Fording

Abstract

This TOP describes procedures for assessing the fording ability of military wheeled and tracked vehicles and the effectiveness of fording kits. The types of fording (shallow water, deep water, and underwater) are considered with respect to safety hazards; performance, including water ingress and egress capability; effects on vehicle operation on land; and endurance. Fording kits are assessed for time required for installation, ease of application, proper fit, reliability, functional suitability, and safety. When applicable, comparisons are made between the vehicle/kit under test and comparable standard equipment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 08, 2019
Accession Number
AD1072982

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Communication Equipment
  • Deep Water
  • Diving Equipment
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • High Voltage
  • Instrumentation
  • Nato
  • Protective Equipment
  • Safety
  • Shallow Water
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities
  • Tracked Vehicles
  • Vehicles
  • Voltage
  • Water

Readers

  • Materials Science
  • Pavement Materials Engineering.