Accession Number:

AD0871928

Title:

Inland Waterway Operations

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. on materiel test procedure

Corporate Author:

ARMY TEST AND EVALUATION COMMAND ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

1970-04-03

Pagination or Media Count:

17.0

Abstract:

The Army service test procedure describes test methods and techniques for evaluating the performance and characteristics of automotive type vehicles in inland waterways with regard to floating and swimming capabilities, and for determining their suitability for service use by the U. S. Army. The evaluation is related to criteria expressed in applicable qualitative materiel requirements QMR, small development requirements SDR, technical characteristics TC, or other appropriate design requirements and specifications.

Descriptors:

• *AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLES
• *ARMY EQUIPMENT
• FLOATING BODIES
• HANDLING
• INLAND WATERWAYS
• LEAKAGE(FLUID)
• MAINTENANCE
• OPERATION
• PASSENGER VEHICLES
• PERSONNEL
• RECORDS
• SAFETY
• STANDARDS
• SWIMMING
• TEST METHODS

Subject Categories:

• Surface Effect Vehicles and Amphibious Vehicles
• Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE