Modular Distribution Systems Model MDS-16 20-Ton Transfer Frame System and MDS-43 Gantry Frame System.

Abstract

The MDS-16 Transfer Frame System and MDS 43 Gantry Frame System were tested and evaluated to determine if they had the potential for satisfying a need for a lightweight, low-volume container handler and a hoisting device for building up air-drop platform loads in forward areas. The results of the testing were satisfactory but some modifications to the equipment would be required to facilitate use in a military environment. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA111717

Entities

People

  • Eugene J. Rodrick

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Delivery
  • Air Force
  • Assembly
  • Construction
  • Containers
  • Engineering
  • Environment
  • Field Tests
  • Forward Areas
  • Gantries
  • Materials Handling
  • Materials Handling Equipment
  • North Carolina
  • Power Supplies
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Warning Systems

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Missile Defense Systems.