1971 Arctic Trials of a 10-Ton Surface Effect Vehicle
Abstract
A test program for a 10-ton gross weight surface effect vehicle (SEV) was devised to document operating experience in the Arctic, to identify generic problems including limitations of SEV operation, to acquire engineering data for navigational and communication subsystems, and to evaluate environmental and ecological aspects of SEV operation. This report presents sample quantitative and qualitative results of the various tests conducted at Alameda Naval Air Station, California, and the Naval Arctic Research Laboratory at Point Barrow, Alaska, between 1 February and 28 August 1971. Detailed technical discussions are contained in cited references. An operational log and maintenance history are also presented along with pertinent observation and comments.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0916942
Entities
People
- J. J. Shabeiski
- R. Putnam