Paper outlines approach used for determining locomotion energy requirements for lunar surface vehicles; analytical and experimental techniques are discussed based on methods developed for mechanics of terrain-vehicle systems; factors affecting energy requirements are considered including motion resistance, vehicle speed, slip, and mechanical efficiency; motion resistance factors discussed include grade, inertia, rolling, soft soil, and obstacle resistance; some experimental results are presented to verify soundness of approach.


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    Title :

    Locomotion energy requirements for lunar surface vehicles


    Additional title:

    SAE -- Paper


    Contributors:
    Pavlics, F. (author)

    Conference:

    SAE Meeting ; 1966 Lunar



    Publication date :

    1966


    Size :

    12 pages


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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