The report is a status summary of the USAF Skid Resistance Programs. Numerous programs have been conducted within the USAF and by joint USAF, FAA, and NASA agreements. Pavement grooving appears to be the best deterrent to aircraft hydroplaning, but must be reviewed in a cost effective manner and at best is a long term solution. The AFCEC Skid Resistance and Hydroplaning Potential Runway Evaluation Program is excellent and is a short term solution, but in itself cannot correct runway deficiencies but only point out the most critical ones. The method of predicting aircraft stopping distance derived in Combat Traction II, Phase II is very promising but requires additional analytical verification and clarification along with flight testing.


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    Title :

    USAF Skid Resistance Programs - A Status Summary


    Contributors:
    W. V. Tracy (author)

    Publication date :

    1975


    Size :

    34 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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