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Accession Number:
AD0743464
Title:
Studies of the Dynamics of Tracked Vehicles
Corporate Author:
ARMY ENGINEER WATERWAYS EXPERIMENT STATION VICKSBURG MS
Report Date:
1972-06-01
Abstract:
A field test program was conducted with four tracked vehicles to determine how strongly the presence of the track affects ride dynamics and to guide in the development of a mathematical model. The vehicles were towed over an assortment of obstacles, first with tracks installed and then with tracks removed. A direct comparison of dynamic responses under these two conditions indicated that the influence of the track is strongly dependent on velocity, and that mathematical models of tracked vehicles must incorporate a track contribution. A mathematical model that portrays essential features of track mechanics without excessive detail was developed.
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 1970-1971
Pages:
0047
Distribution Statement:
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
File Size:
2.32MB
