An Exploratory Study of the Effects of Terrain Surface Obstacles on Vehicle Performance
Abstract
This was the first major attempt to correlate terrain surface obstacles (lateral, longitudinal, and vertical) with vehicle performance. Purpose of the study was to develop and/or evaluate (1) measurement systems necessary to permit quantitative description of vehicle performance and the terrain on which vehicles are operated, (2) test methodology including proper experimental design, (3) methods of analysis leading to quantitative vehicle- performance relations, (4) approximate limits for both 'immobilization' and 'no- effect' values of important parameters, and (5) a study plan which will include an analytical framework within which more extensive future studies should be analyzed. Analysis of test data revealed the important terrain-vehicle relations for cross-country mobility and the proper methods of measuring and analyzing important terrain-vehicle parameters.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1965
- Accession Number
- ADA032584
Entities
People
- G. T. Cohron
- R. A. Werner