A signal generated responsive to a magnetic field in a magnetic circuit is
decomposed into first and second filtered signals, wherein, at at least
one first frequency, a magnitude of a component of the first filtered
signal is greater than that of the second filtered signal, and at at
least one second frequency greater than the at least one first frequency,
a magnitude of a component of the second filtered signal is greater than
that of the first filtered signal. A condition of a magnetic circuit is
sensed responsive to the first and second filtered signals. In one
embodiment, actuation of a safety restraint actuator of a vehicle is
controlled responsive to the sensed condition of the magnetic circuit
that includes a portion of the vehicle susceptible to a crash. A
deployment threshold is adjusted responsive to a door opening state.