Deployable Runway Rubber Removal System (Air Force)
Abstract
Deployable Runway Rubber Removal System evaluates a system that lifts rubber deposits and paint from airfield pavement surfaces to restore runway friction, and provides a safe operating runway surfaces for military aircraft. Removal system is equipped with a vacuum to remove runway debris and mitigate foreign object debris damage to airplanes. The system uses 60 percent less water than the current system and completes rubber removal in half of the time, with half of the manpower. The Ultra-High Pressure (UHP) System can evacuate the runway in the event of an emergency landing, while the current system cannot. The primary output is a deployable, UHP water runway rubber and paint removal system.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2013
- Source ID
- c269334b93ddd4089099a79a63e9a5c8