Evaluation of ATV Track Systems for Winter Mountain Operations

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Abstract:

This document evaluates the utility of All-Terrain Vehicles ATVs fitted with after-market track systems for winter mountain operations. Trials undertaken at Defence RD Canada- Suffield and Fernie, British Columbia evaluated both Honda Foreman and Yamaha Rhino tracked vehicles against mountain and touring snowmobiles. On and off-trail tests conducted in deep snow assessed the speed, control, pulling capacity, mobility and overall utility. Given this limited data set, it is predicted that small tracked ATVs could be useful in situations requiring manoeuvrability and high mobility on steep slopes and deep snow, while snowmobiles would be preferred for long-range on-trail operations.

Author(s):
Giesbrecht, Jared
Author Organization(s):
DEFENCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SUFFIELD (ALBERTA)
Descriptive Note:
Technical memo
Pagination:
0034

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
DRDC-S-TM-2011-073
Monitor Series:
DRDC-S
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_3.1.2_Maneuver to Insert; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_2.1.4_Evaluation; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_8.2.3_Build the Capabilities and Capacities of Partners and Institutions; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*MOBILITY, *SNOW VEHICLES, *TRACKED VEHICLES, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CONTROL, LONG RANGE(DISTANCE), MANEUVERABILITY, MOUNTAINS, PRESSURE, SINKING, SNOW, TERRAIN, TEST AND EVALUATION, VELOCITY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Surface Transportation and Equipment
Keyword(s):
*ATV(ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES), AFTER MARKET TRACK SYSTEMS, PULLING CAPACITY, SNOWMOBILES, VEHICLE MOBILITY, WINTER MOUNTAIN OPERATIONS, GROUND PRESSURE, SINKAGE, TURNING RADIUS, DRAWBAR PULL, TRAIL RIDING
Report Date:
2011 Jun 01
Creation Date:
2014 Aug 25