Effects of Pavement Roughness on Naval Air Operations.
Abstract
A review of the problem of airfield roughness has been made. Either as a result of bad construction methods or, more generally, gradual deterioration, variations that impair the performance of aircraft during ground operations may occur in pavement surface elevations. Although no general standards for evaluating roughness have been accepted, use of the level of 0.4 g maximum peak vertical acceleration response of aircraft in ground operational mode is recommended. A computer program using aircraft characteristics and runway profile is described for use in evaluating the Navy's problems in roughness. rough pavements do not appear to be a widespread problem for Naval air operations. However, several problem areas are noted. Specific repair may be evaluated using the computer program. It is not presently recommended that the roughness evaluation procedures be incorporated into runway condition surveys. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA033558
Entities
People
- James B. Forrest
- John M. Ferritto
Organizations
- Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center