Vibratory Locomotion.
Abstract
A new method for accomplishing land locomotion by vibrating a mass attached to a skid has been developed. The mass oscillates in an inclined direction, upward and forward, downward and backward. On the up-forward stroke it lifts the skid and pulls it forward; on the down-backward stroke it pushed the skid into the ground and the increased friction inhibits backslide. The report presents the essentials of the theory of operation, design chart, and reports on experiments with test skids. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0767634
Entities
People
- H. A. Gaberson
- P. L. Stone
Organizations
- Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center