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Tire-to-surface Friction-coefficient Measurements with a C-123B Airplane on Various Runway Surfaces

by Richard H. Sawyer, Joseph J. Kolnick

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Description

An investigation was conducted to obtain information on the tire-to-surface friction coefficients available in aircraft braking during the landing run. The tests were made with a C-123B airplane on both wet and dry concrete and bituminous pavements and on snow-covered and ice surfaces at speeds from 12 to 115 knots. Measurements were made of the maximum (incipient skidding) friction coefficient, the full-skidding (locked wheel) friction coefficient, and the wheel slip ratio during braking.

Book Details

Publisher:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Published:
1959
Pages:
32
Language:
EN
ISBN:
Unknown