Provides procedures for evaluation of wheeled and tracked vehicle fording ability and effectiveness of fording kits. Covers shallow water, deep water, underwater, and submerged fording. Describes test courses and equipment; preparation of vehicle and accessories; safety hazards; performance data including water ingress and egress capability, effects on vehicle operation on land, and endurance. Discusses emergency exit practices and corrosive effects of salt water and air. Limited to vehicles designed to negotiate a water obstacle with wheels or tracks in contact with the bottom. (Author)
Fording
1980
18 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
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