Wheel Force Transducer Research and Development

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Abstract:

This document describes the development of a concept wheel force transducer that can measure the forces and moments between a tire and a road on a HMMWV driven under off-road conditions. This concept development is the first part of a project that endeavours to develop, validate and calibrate cost effective field test equipment for measuring tire characteristics on vehicles whilst driving off-road. The proposed wheel force transducer is an important step in a renewed research effort that aims to correct the gap in current tire testing and modeling knowledge to ensure that future off-road vehicle models and simulation efforts are conducted with confidence. The report briefly describes the design requirements, space envelope of the HMMWV rim and proposed transducer layout.

Author(s):
Els, P. S.
Author Organization(s):
PRETORIA UNIV (SOUTH AFRICA)
Descriptive Note:
Interim rept. no. 1, Sep-Dec 2010
Pagination:
0007

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
W911NF-10-1-0463
Monitor Series:
X5
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*FORCE(MECHANICS), *MULTIPURPOSE, *TRANSDUCERS, *UTILITY VEHICLES, CALIBRATION, COST EFFECTIVENESS, FIELD TESTS, GROUND VEHICLES, MEASUREMENT, MOMENTS, OFFROAD TRAFFIC, SIMULATION, TIRES, WHEELS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Combat Vehicles, Mechanics
Keyword(s):
HMMWV(HIGH MOBILITY MULTIPURPOSE WHEELED VEHICLE)
Report Date:
2010 Dec 01
Creation Date:
2011 Jan 12