Vehicle Mobility or Firing Stability. A Delicate Balance,

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to perform a sensitivity analysis, using available simulation models, and to determine the most influential vehicle parameters with respect to a vehicle's cross country ride performance and to the firing stability of an initially stationary vehicle. It is anticipated that the results produced will be of assistance to the designer of future vehicle-weapon systems. Models and methodologies used are discussed. The model descriptions will be of necessity, somewhat brief, but will attempt to given an overall appreciation for the composition and complexity of each model. Relevant model verification and validation efforts are discussed. A short dissertation is included on the measures of effectiveness employed for evaluating the ride comfort and firing stability of the various concepts.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA090405

Entities

People

  • Francis B. Hoogeterp
  • Ronald R. Beck

Organizations

  • United States Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Combat Vehicles
  • Damping
  • Differential Equations
  • Equations
  • Field Tests
  • Frequency
  • Kill Probabilities
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Ride Quality
  • Roadwheels
  • Shock Absorbers
  • Simulations
  • Stabilization Systems
  • Tracked Vehicles
  • Vehicles
  • Weapon Systems
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Mathematical Modeling and Probability Theory.
  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Systems Analysis and Design