MARSH SCREW AMPHIBIAN

Abstract

The results are reported of an operational test program conducted on the Marsh Screw Amphibian. The following Test Program was conducted of the Marsh Screw Amphibian in the United States: (1) prepare vehicle and test equipment for shipment to a test site which shall provide facilities for operation on water, sand, marsh, earth bank, and swamp; (2) operate this vehicle for a two month period to accumulate approximately 100 hours of operation; (3) perform maintenance and product improvement services within the limits prescribed by the Contract funding; and (4) accumulate accurate performance data in the various areas of operation. The test program was conducted in three geographical locations: (1) Michigan in water, sand, marsh, and grass covered earth; (2) Louisiana in water, marsh, earth bank, and swamp; and (3) Alabama in sand and surf. The tests were accomplished during the time period from February through June, 1963 over a range of ambient temperatures from -25 degrees Fahrenheit to - 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Approximately 105 hours of operation were accumulated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0456539

Entities

People

  • J. V. Gorton
  • M. J. Neumeyer

Organizations

  • Stellantis North America (formerly Chrysler)

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bearing Strength
  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Carbon Monoxide Indicators
  • Center Of Gravity
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Engineering
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Friction
  • Gases
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Measurement
  • Safety
  • Terrain
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Topography

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.