1. Collision Test Lab
The Collision Test Lab assesses and analyzes the degree to which a passenger is injured or moved, the collision nature of vehicles, fuel leakage, and the damage to a vehicle during a collision by reproducing an accident in the methods designated in relevant laws and regulations and our lab is also equipped with test facilities for the research and development of various safety parts and vehicles.
Main Duties
Vehicle Safety Assessment
- Check passenger protection safety and fuel leakage during front and side collision
Passenger Protection Safety Assessment
- Assessment on front, side, rear collision and body strength
Safety assessment of fuel leakage collision
- Front, side, rear-end collision
Development and performance assessment of up-to-date safety devices
Development and performance assessment of new cars
Compliance with international safety standards
- WP29 GRSP activity
Non-compliance check and validity assessment of self-certification
Performance assessment test of road safety facilities
- Performance assessment test of shock absorption facilities and barriers
Available Tests and Supports
- Vehicle collision tests and air bag development test
- Research and development of various vehicle parts (Seat, Seat Belt, Safety Parts, Car Body )
Main Facilities and Tests
 Collision Test Lab
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 Collision Test Vehicle Motor
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 Body Strength Test Equipment
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 Static Rollover Test Equipment
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 3D Measurement Device(iGPS Measurement Device)
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 High-speed Camera
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 Dummy Lock
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 Dummies
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 Accelerator Correction Devices
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 Counter part vehicle for collision test
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 Front Collision
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 Side Collision
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 Rear-end Collision
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 Body Strength Test
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 Static Rollover Test
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 Dynamic Rollover Test
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2. Impact Test Lab
The Impact Test Lab researches and assesses the efficacy of various safety devices such as seat belts, air bags and seats, as well as the safety of the car body including side doors, roof and bumpers during a collision. Currently, our lab participates in the development of pedestrian-friendly hightech safety vehicles, the development of a next-generation hightech intelligent air bag, the engineering and test assessment for building a train collision test and the development of senior-friendly safety improvement technologies assigned by the Government. Our lab is equipped with internal impact test devices to assess shock absorption of the instrument panel, steering system, seat back and room mirror, body test devices to assess body strength safety of the seat belt attachment device, seats, side doors and roof, collision simulators to assess dynamic performance of seat belts, seats and door locks, bumper testing devices, single item test devices to evaluate the safety of single items such as seats and door lock and pedestrian damage assessment devices to access safety of pedestrian protection, which has recently been developed.
Main Duties
Research assignment by the Government
- Development of pedestrian-friendly hightech safety vehicles
- Development of next generation hightech intelligent air bags
- Engineering and test assessment for building train collision test facilities.
- Development of senior-friendly safety improvement technologies
- Car safety assessment(head restraint safety and pedestrian safety)
Validity assessment of self-certification
Compliance with international safety standards (WP29 GRSP activity)
General R & D tests such as seat, air bag or instrument panel development test
Main Facilities and Tests
Interior Impact Test Devices
 Shock Absorption of Instrument Panel
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 Steering System Shock Absorption
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 Rear View Mirror Shock Absorption
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 Shock Absorption of Seat Back
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Body Strength Test Devices
 Panorama View of Body Strength Test Devices
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 Seat and Seat Attachment System Strength
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 Side Door Strength
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 Ceiling Strength
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Collision Simulators
 Air Bag Development Test
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 Collision Simulator
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Bumper Test Devices
 Bumper Pendulum Test
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 Bumper Fixed Wall Test
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Test Devices for Single Items
 Head Restraint Strength
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 Door Lock Strength
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Pedestrian Injury Assessment Devices
 Pedestrian Safety Test(head dummy)
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 Pedestrian Safety Test(foot dummy)
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3. Performance Test on Road Safety Facilities
The purpose of a performance test is to provide road users with a safer environment by assessing the safety and functions of road safety facilities and furthermore to reduce the amount of damage caused by traffic accidents and promote a smoother traffic flow. For this purpose, our lab is equipped with relevant test facilities.
Main Duties
Appointed as a performance testing institute for vehicle guard safety facilities
- Appointed as a performance testing institute for crash cushions (by MOCT on December 19, 2000)
- Appointed as a performance testing institute for safety barriers (by MOCT on April 11, 2003)
Performance tests on vehicle guard safety facilities by applying shock to actual objects
- Performance tests on crash cushions
- Performance tests on safety barriers for median strip purpose
- Performance tests on safety barriers for road side purpose.
- Performance tests on safety barriers for bridge purpose
Performance improvement duties to encourage domestic manufacturers to develop new products and advanced technologies through performance tests on vehicle guard safety facilities.
- Provide development test services for vehicle guard safety facilities(crash cushions and safety barriers)
- Provide research services on vehicle guard safety facilities(crash cushions and safety barriers)
Appointed as a performance testing institute for sign facilities (by MOCT on January 12, 2007)
Performance tests on sign facilities
- Performance tests on guide signs
- Performance tests on signs road sign bottles
- Performance tests on reflection of gull type sign boards
Prerequisite research for road safety facilities
- Test reflection of road sign bottles, guide signs, gull type sign boards
Performance assessment on variable message signs
- Visibility assessment through measuring angle of view, brightness, chromaticity and luminous intensity
Test Facilities
Test Facilities to assess vehicle guard safety facilities
 Test Area of Crash Cushion Performance Test
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 Test Area of Safety Barrier Performance Test
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 Unmanned Remote-Control Drive System
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 Data Meter
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Test Facilities to assess guide signal facilities
 Solar simulator
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 VMS Performance Test
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4. Electromagnetic Wave Test Lab
The Wave Test Lab is equipped with test facilities for the electromagnetic wave tolerance test (EMS), which assesses whether or not various electronic devices in a vehicle are protected from external waves that may cause interruption or malfunctions, and for electromagnetic wave radiation test(EMI), which assesses the degree of interruption that vehicle electromagnetic waves affect the electronic or telecommunication devices of other vehicles.
Main Duties
Assigned, by the Government, to test vehicles for electromagnetic wave interruption
- Check on vehicle electrical and electronic non-compliance
- Validity assessment of self-certification
- Assessment on environment-friendly vehicle test
R & D on electromagnetic wave interruption to vehicle and its electric/electronic systems
- Electromagnetic wave interruption test in accordance with vehicle safety standards
- European certification test related to vehicle electromagnetic waves
- Electromagnetic wave interruption tests corresponding to international standards (ISO, CISPR, SAE)
- Electromagnetic wave assessment tests on vehicle parts and electric and electronic systems
Compliance with international safety standards
- Enactment and revision of electromagnetic wave related domestic/international standards (ISO, CISPR)
Test Facilities
 Electromagnetic Wave Radiation Test(10 meter)
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 Electromagnetic Wave Radiation Test(3 meter)
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 Tolerance to electromagnetic wave(10k～20MHz)
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 Tolerance to electromagnetic wave(20M～200MHz)
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 Tolerance to electromagnetic wave(200MHz～1GHz)
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 Night Wave Test Site
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5. Noise Test Lab
The Noise Test Lab conducts various R&D activities related to vehicle noise such as engine noise, tire noise, muffler noise and interior noise, noise comparison test between fuels, development test of various noise absorption materials, accelerated driving noise test, emission noise test, horn test and tire test, which are examined on the noise test road.
Main Duties
Service
- Engine noise, tire noise, muffler noise, interior noise
- Noise comparison test between fuels, Noise absorption & blocking test
- Noise prevention device test, Horn test
- Inflammability of interior materials
Noise Certification Test
- Noise prevention device test
- Horn test
Non-compliance Check
- Noise prevention device test
- Horn test
- Inflammability of interior materials
Compliance with international safety standards
- WP29 GRB(Noise) activity
· Collecting information on 1958 and 1998 conventions
· Enactment and revision of international safety standards
Enactment of part safety standards
- Horn, interior materials
Main Facilities and Tests
 Noise Test Lab
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 Noise Test Road
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 Tire, Muffler, Interior Noise
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 Engine Noise
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 Accelerated Driving Noise Test
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 Emission Noise Test
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6. Light and Visibility Test Lab
Lighting test lab. is equipped with facilities to measure and assess photometric performances of
vehicle lighting and general lighting devices such as headlamps, stop lamp, reflective
materials and so on.
Visibility test lab. Is a facility to measure direct/indirect and forward vision of driver. It is possible to check
whether the chassis or other parts interface with the driver’s vision and to measure specification of vehicles
and parts.
Main Duties
Vehicle Lighting System
- Research and Development for new lighting technologies (AFLS, LED Headlamps)
- Human factor study
- Assessments for vehicle lighting and reflective materials
Field of vision of driver
- Prerequisite technology study(HUD)
-Measurement of field of vision of vehicle driver
Road Safety Facility
- Prerequisite study
- Assessments of Road stud, Delineator, Flexible guide post, Curb sign board and etc.
Harmonization of international vehicle regulations
- WP29 GRE activity
· Survey of information on the 1958 and 1998 agreements
· Enactment and revision of regulations of vehicle lighting
Compliance test and validity assessment of self-certification
Main Facilities and Tests
 Lighting System Test Lab
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 Range of View Test Lab
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 Luminous Intensity Test of Head Lamp
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 Reflection Performance Assessment of Rear-End Reflector
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 Obstacle Test within the range of front view of 180 degree
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 Measurement of A Pillar Interruption Angle
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7. Environment Test Lab
The Environment Test Lab assesses how a vehicle adapts to external environment such as temperature, humidity, rain and wind. Especially, our lab provides tests on visibility recovery devices (windshield wiper, frost/mist remover, cleaner injector) and recovery capability of acceleration control devices to secure vehicle safety, equipped with high/low temperature chambers and conducting relevant tests.
Main Duties
Test on visibility recovery devices
- Windshield wiper
- Frost/mist remover
- Cleaner injector
Recovery capability of acceleration control devices
Exhaust gas measurement
- Cold CO Test
Starting and driving assessment at low temperatures
- For vehicles or vehicle fuels, this test assesses their starting and driving performance at low temperatures
Non-compliance check and validity assessment of self-certification
- Non-compliance check related to vehicle's environmental adaptation
- Validity assessment of self-certification on visibility devices and acceleration control devices
Main Facilities and Tests
 Frost Removal
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 Cleaner Injection at low temperatures
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 Throttle Body Test
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 Acceleration Cable Cutting Test
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8. Engine Test Lab
The Engine Test Lab conducts R&D as well as certification tests on vehicle engines such as non-compliance checks and improvement of engine performance and emissions reducing devices. In addition, the lab participates in enactment and revision of domestic/international safety standards related to motor and power train.
Main Duties
Non-compliance Check
- Non-compliance check related to vehicle engine
- Validity assessment of self-certification (motor output test)
Enactment and revision of international safety standards
- WP29 GRPE (Pollution and Energy Area) activity
· Collecting information from the 1958 and 1998 conventions
· Enactment and revision of international safety standards on motor output
- Enactment and revision of domestic safety standards (motor and power train)
Engine performance test
- Output, fuel performance, lubricating oil performance
- Engine Emissions certification test
Emissions reducing device certification test
- DPF, PDPF, Urea-SCR
Non-compliance check and validity assessment of self-certification
Main Facilities and Tests
 Engine Power System
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 Emissions Analyser and Particle Measuring Device
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 Motor Output Test
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 Various Performance Tests
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9. Emissions Test Lab
The Emissions Test Lab measures the exhaust emissions and the fuel consumption rate of vehicles. Our lab conducts tests in accordance with the EAP and CARB emissions regulation standards from the USA, Japan and Europe as well as domestic regulation standards. In addition to vehicles, our lab is equipped with comprehensive test facilities to assess the performance of various parts and additives.
Main Duties
- Validity assessment of self-certification and non-compliance check
- Vehicle energy efficiency and emissions tests according to USA/Europe/Japan/other countries' testing methods
- Performance test on emissions reducing devices
- Performance test on fuel and lubricant oil additives
- Performance test on diesel engine exhaust gas filters
- Performance test on alternative fuels
Main Facilities and Tests
  Analyzer(LEV, ULEV, SULEV)
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 Compressed Object Meter and Affiliate Devices
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 Evaporating Gas Test Equipments(SHED)
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 Low-pollution Vehicle Energy Efficiency and Emissions Test
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 DOC Certification Test
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