Basic methods for lunar locomotion are investigated and analyzed; steel and track mobility seems to be most promising method; effects of surface characteristics, vehicle weight and tread configuration are related to traction, rolling resistance, range, obstacle capability and acceleration; typical examples are compared, varying lunar surface parameters to develop relative evaluation and to suggest method for further analysis; necessity for slow speeds and effects of lunar environment upon traction, stability, braking and other factors are discussed.


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    Title :

    Mobility considerations of lunar roving vehicles


    Additional title:

    ASME -- Paper


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    ASME Meeting WA/AV-10 ; 1964 Lunar



    Publication date :

    1964


    Size :

    12 pages


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :