Sand and Dust Testing of Wheeled and Tracked Vehicles and Stationary Equipment

Abstract

This TOP describes procedures for evaluating effects of sand and dust exposure on automotive systems or components of wheeled and tracked vehicles when operated in a dry off-road environment. Also included are procedures for testing stationary equipment that may be sited in a dusty environment. This method is particularly appropriate for dry regions environmental testing, since large amounts of dust become airborne due to wheel and track disturbance of the dry sand, silt, and clay soil that is characteristic of dry regions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 18, 2009
Accession Number
ADA516631

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Cleaners
  • Air Filters
  • Control Systems
  • Environment
  • Laboratory Procedures
  • Laboratory Tests
  • Load Monitoring
  • Measurement
  • Moisture Content
  • Particle Size
  • Performance Tests
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Test Methods
  • Tracked Vehicles
  • Vehicle Equipment
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Aerosol Science/Aerosol Physics
  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Robotics and Automation.