Tests were conducted to investigate the interaction of soil surfaces with the landing gear of F-4E aircraft to validate computer prediction routines. Site selection and soil tests are described. In-place soil tests were conducted, and aircraft ground performance was measured during towed and powered taxi operations. Soil strength was adequate to support the aircraft for the two loadings used. Laboratory tests were performed to further identify the soil strength parameters. Aircraft location while operating on the test area was determined by a ground survey system and a laser tracking system. (Author)
Soft Airfield Tests with F-4 Aircraft
1981
99 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Aeronautics , Soil mechanics , Landing fields , Landing gear , Interactions , Soil dynamics , Surface finishing , Loads(Forces) , Strength(General) , Soil tests , Aircraft landings , Takeoff , Taxiing , Towing , Fighter aircraft , Jet fighters , Contingency surfaces , Soft runways , Soil runways , Unsurfaced soils , Soil strength , Soil airfields , Expedient airfield surfaces , F-4 aircraft , Alternate launch surfaces
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