Technical Paper
Vehicle Dynamics Analysis of a Heavy Truck/Trailer Combination Using Simulation
1999-03-01
1999-01-0119
This report describes a computer-based modeling, simulation and graphical animation effort that addresses the dynamic performance, stability, and handling of the Palletized Load System (PLS) truck/trailer combination being considered for use as a transporter for a 19,000 liter Bulk Fuel and Water Carrier variant. The US Army has initiated an effort to develop and evaluate concepts to explore alternative uses for the PLS. The US Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command, Research, Development, & Engineering Center (TACOM-TARDEC), has been task to determine and develop viable alternatives to be used with the PLS to include volume water and fuel transportation as well as specialized combat engineer missions.
