The Air-Cell Suspension System - A Solution to Off-Road Mobility Problems 690152
Recent studies by Missiles and Space Division-Michigan, LTV Aerospace Corp., have quantitatively verified that the air cell track/suspension concept originally applied to the pneumatic all-terrain amphibian (PATA) vehicle offers a unique solution to off-road mobility problems of tactical vehicles. Analog computer simulation techniques were employed to determine ride characteristics and experiments with scaled models were conducted to analyze air cell performance in water and soft soils. This paper covers current efforts to develop and perfect the air cell concept, concentrating on analytical studies and recent significant design improvements that promise improved suspension capabilities.
Citation: Howe, G. and Wells, C., "The Air-Cell Suspension System - A Solution to Off-Road Mobility Problems," SAE Technical Paper 690152, 1969, https://doi.org/10.4271/690152. Download Citation
Author(s):
G. H. Howe, C. G. Wells
Affiliated:
LTV Aerospace Corp.
Pages: 9
Event:
1969 International Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Related Topics:
Military vehicles and equipment
Computer simulation
Missiles
Suspension systems
Mobility
Soils
Water
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