Dismounted Infantry Movement Rate Study.
Abstract
This report presents results from a study to determine sustainable movement rates for dismounted infantry under a variety of meteorological and terrain conditions. Heat stress was the only movement rate limiting factor considered in this study. A two-step approach was used: first, the maximum sustainable metabolic rate for each meteorological condition was determined; second, the maximum sustainable speed was determined for each terrain condition. Sustainable metabolic rates were obtained using the heat stress model from the Integrated Unit Simulation System (IUSS). Sustainable speeds were obtained by iteratively solving the Pandolf, Givoni, and Goldman energy expenditure equation for speed given metabolic rate, load and terrain condition. The report includes a table of maximum sustainable speeds over all meteorological and terrain conditions considered.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1996
- Accession Number
- ADA306671
Entities
People
- Theodore R. Hayes