Vehicle Test Course Severity

Abstract

This report provides a method of evaluating vehicle test course severity by committee assessment using accelerometers and by spectral analysis of course irregularities. Describes use of profilometer and conversion of profilometer data to power spectral density curves. Includes power spectral densities of vehicle endurance test courses at APG. Keywords: Automotive test course; Roughness of roads; Test facilities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 06, 1987
Accession Number
ADA179084

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Army Test and Evaluation Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Accelerometers
  • Conversion
  • Data Acquisition
  • Digital Data
  • Frequency
  • Inspection
  • Measurement
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Monitoring
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Profilometers
  • Quality Control
  • Roughness
  • Shock Absorbers
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.