Elimination of spades in wheeled military vehicles using MR-fluid dampers

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Abstract

Tracked military vehicles were the choice of fighting vehicles due to their heavy fire power, better armor package distribution, better traction, and ability to fire on the move without spades. Many armies are converting to all wheeled vehicles, but one of the drawbacks is the inability to fire on the move without spades. A 2D heave pitch vehicle model for HMMWV has been developed. Simulation results indicate that by the use of MR-fluid dampers with the skyhook controls, it is possible to remove the spades, control chassis vibration, and prevent vehicle lift off during mortar firing, without bursting the tires.

Original languageBritish English
Title of host publicationActive and Passive Smart Structures and Integrated Systems 2011
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011
EventActive and Passive Smart Structures and Integrated Systems 2011 - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: 7 Mar 201110 Mar 2011

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume7977
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceActive and Passive Smart Structures and Integrated Systems 2011
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period7/03/1110/03/11

Keywords

  • HMMWV
  • Military vehicles
  • MR-fluid damper
  • Outrigger
  • Skyhook control policy
  • Spade
  • Vibration control

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