CAN AUTOMATION IMPROVE TRACTION?

Parameters influencing traction and potentials for the incorporation of sensor elements and feedback control loops to automate parameter modifications for improved traction performance are discussed. Application of automatic control systems to the optimization of off-road traction devices are suggested.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Presented at the ASAE Winter Meeting held in Chicago, December 14-17, 1976.
• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Agricultural Engineers

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• Authors:
  • Young, R E
  • Schafer, R L
• Publication Date: 1976-12

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 12 p.
• Serial:
  • ASAE Transactions
  • Publisher: American Society of Agricultural Engineers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: All terrain vehicles; Automatic control; Automation; Control systems; Feedback control; Offroad traffic; Sensors; Tires; Traction; Truck tractors; Vehicles
• Subject Areas: Highways; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00163394
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Report/Paper Numbers: ASAE 76-1521
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 23 1977 12:00AM