National Training Center (NTC) Fuel Consumption Analysis Overview
Abstract
The study objective was to analyze U.S. Army ground vehicle usage data (e.g., engine operations, traveled distance, fuel consumption) from National Training Center rotations and to develop a methodology using these data to estimate fuel consumption for future exercises. By examining recorded vehicle platform usage (i.e., each vehicle serial number matched to specific miles driven and engine hours), assumptions can be applied relative to vehicle movement and idle times, as well as individual terrain splits to predict total training event fuel consumption quantities. With this methodology it is possible to generate estimates of ground vehicle fuel consumption for future training events as well as the associated magnitude of potential error. The basis for this study is the Fuel Consumption Prediction Model developed by the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Analysis Center, known as DAC, and field data collection through DAC's former Sample Data Collection program.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 2023
- Accession Number
- AD1194753
Entities
People
- Greg Dogum