LOAD-CARRYING EVALUATION OF ALKALI FLAT AREA, WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, NEW MEXICO.
Abstract
Parts of two proposed runways located in the alkali flat area of White Sands Missile Range were subjected to traffic applied with a test load cart having a maximum gross weight of 280,000 lb carried on a twin-twin gear assembly having a tire inflation pressure of approximately 300 psi. The primary objectives were to determine (a) the load-carrying capacity of the area in regard to current Air Force aircraft, (b) the effect of repetitive traffic, and (c) an evaluation of the area for the operation of skid-mounted vehicles. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0672493