Influence of runway conditions on take-off and landing distances of airplanes, aggravated since introduction of jet aircraft, have been investigated by means of various tests and calculations; at high ground speeds, precipitation on runway changes value of tire-to-surface coefficient and may increase drag in consequence of forces necessary for fluid displacement; hydrodynamic forces acting on wheels running through slush or water can, at high speeds, lift tires completely off ground; report presents survey of most recent investigations; appropriate safety precautions to protect aircraft agaist these risks are discussed.


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    Title :

    Problems associated with presence of water, slush, snow and ice on runways


    Additional title:

    AGARD -- Report


    Contributors:
    Herb, H.R. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1965


    Size :

    57 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English