Performance Evaluation Test of the Nemesis M3
Abstract
The purpose of this performance evaluation test was to determine if the Nemesis, an off-the-shelf, self-propelled area-preparation system, and its attachments can be operated under absolute control, at distances up to 400 m, through the use of a radio controlled remote operating system. The performance evaluation included the remote deployment of the Nemesis, the cutting and clearing of varying vegetation categories, the use and control of a grapple and 4-in-1 bucket to clear an area where heavy vegetation cutting had occurred, and the use of an off-the-shelf pavement cold planer to potentially engage and destroy antipersonnel land mines buried to a depth of 15 cm (6 inches). The Nemesis tracked vehicle was assembled by Applied Research Associates, Inc., on an ASV SR-80 vehicle. It can operate a suite of area-preparation tools. The Nemesis hydraulic track-laying drive system gives the operator the ability to maneuver in all types of terrain, as well as perform 180-degree turns within its own length.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA489964
Entities
Organizations
- Institute for Defense Analyses