MPMD (MOBILE PARAMETRIC MEASUREMENT DEVICE) USERS MANUAL. FINAL REPORT ON TASK 6 OF CONTRACT DOT-FH-11-9158

The objective of the project was to analyze the Mobile Parametric Measurement Device (MPMD) and correct any deficiencies found. The analysis uncovered such a large number of deficiencies that the scope of the project was narrowed to only trying to correct the center of gravity and mass moment of inertia measurement procedures. The device was modified, calibrated and validated in accordance with this limited scope. The resulting device is much better in most areas of measurement, however, several future improvements are suggested. This document is the User's Manual for the MPMD as it functioned at the completion of the work described above. It details the set up and operation of the modified MPMD.

• Corporate Authors:

  Texas Transportation Institute

  Texas A&M University System, 1600 E Lamar Boulevard
  Arlington, TX  United States  76011

  Federal Highway Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590

  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Love, M L
• Publication Date: 1985-3

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures;
• Pagination: 64 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Calibration; Center of gravity; Manuals; Moments of inertia; Testing equipment; Validation; Vehicle tests
• Uncontrolled Terms: Modifications
• Old TRIS Terms: Mobile parametric measurement device; Moment of inertia
• Subject Areas: Highways; Vehicles and Equipment; I95: Vehicle Inspection;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00491249
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: TTI-ARP-3825-85-3, HS-806 946
• Contract Numbers: DOT-HS-11-9485
• Files: HSL, TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Feb 28 1990 12:00AM