Analytical Prediction of Vehicle Mobility Muskeg

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Abstract:

An experimental program was conducted on various muskeg areas in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This involved typical soil-strength measurements, including sinkage and shear, on various Radforth Classifications of muskeg in addition, several special soil strength measurements were also made to supplement the conventional data. Two lightwight, low ground pressure tracked vehicles, M29C Weasel and Spryte 1301, were used in the verification tests. Towing tests were conducted at various speeds and the minimum resistance was found at 3 mph ground speed. Drawbar-pull tests resulted in maximum net tractive effort being generated at 25 slip. The results of these tests indicate that a large perimeter to area ratio on tracked vehicles is required for maximum mobility over muskeg.

Author(s):
Niemi, Ed W. ; Bayer, Richard
Author Organization(s):
MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIV HOUGHTON KEWEENAW RESEARCH CENTER
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Pagination:
0093

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
TACOM-11108
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DA-20-018-AMC-0989(T)
Monitor Series:
11108, TACOM
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_6_Net Centric
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*SOILS, *VEHICLES, MEASUREMENT, MOBILITY, TERRAIN, MICHIGAN, TRAFFICABILITY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Soil Mechanics, Surface Transportation and Equipment
Keyword(s):
*MUSKEG, M 29 VEHICLES
Report Date:
1970 Jun 01