Maximizing Throughput at Soft Airfields

Soft airfields can only support a limited number of takeoffs and landings before rutting is a significant problem. This document presents calculations to determine the best landing weight for maximum efficiency in soft field operations. A case study demonstrating maximum cargo deliverable by a Boeing C-17A is presented.

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  • http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/research_reports/RR100/RR148/RAND_RR148.pdf
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  • http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/research_reports/RR100/RR148/RAND_RR148.sum.pdf
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  RAND Corporation

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  United States Air Force

  Washington, DC  United States 
• Authors:
  • Mouton, Christopher A
• Publication Date: 2013

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Edition: Research Report
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 31p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air bases; Air cargo; Calculation; Case studies; Landing; Landing fields; Rutting; Soft soils; Takeoff; Weight
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Operations and Traffic Management; Terminals and Facilities; I73: Traffic Control;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01502009
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 9780833078650
• Contract Numbers: FA7014-06-C-0001
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 23 2013 7:53AM