Accession Number:

AD0745153

Title:

Trafficability Tests With the Marsh Screw Amphibian,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

ARMY ENGINEER WATERWAYS EXPERIMENT STATION VICKSBURG MISS

Personal Author(s):

• Knight,S. J.
• Rush,E. S.
• Stinson,B. G.

Report Date:

1965-11-01

Pagination or Media Count:

32.0

Abstract:

A program of field tests was conducted with the Marsh Screw Amphibian to evaluate its performance on a range of soil conditions. Performance was expressed in terms of ability to travel 50 passes in the same path, maneuverability, speed, drawbar pull, and slope-climbing ability. Soil conditions were described in terms of soil type, moisture content, density, and cone index. Relations between vehicle performance and soil condition are presented.

Descriptors:

• (*SOILS
• TRAFFICABILITY)
• (*AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLES
• PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING))
• MANEUVERABILITY
• SWAMPS
• TERRAIN
• CLASSIFICATION
• MOISTURE
• DENSITY
• COMPRESSIVE PROPERTIES
• VELOCITY
• MILITARY REQUIREMENTS
• TEST METHODS

Subject Categories:

• Surface Effect Vehicles and Amphibious Vehicles
• Nuclear Fission Reactors (Non-Power)

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE