Paper Number:    2007-11-0101
Title: “High-Fidelity Ground Platform and Terrain Mechanics Modeling for Military Applications Involving Vehicle Dynamics and Mobility Analysis”
Author(s):   Alexander A. Reid, U.S. Army RDECOM-Tank Automotive Research Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC), USA
                 Sally Shoop, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL), USA
                 Randy Jones, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Geotechnical Structures Laboratory (GSL), USA
                 Patrick Nunez, U.S. Army RDECOM-Tank Automotive Research Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC), USA

Paper Number:    2007-11-0202
Title: “A Vehicle Terrain Interface”
Author(s):   Randolph A. Jones, US Army Engineer Research and Development Center, USA
                 George B. McKinley, US Army Engineer Research and Development Center, USA
                 Paul W. Richmond, US Army Engineer Research and Development Center, USA
                 Daniel C. Creighton, US Army Engineer Research and Development Center, USA
                 Richard B. Ahlvin, R.B. Ahlvin Technical Services, USA
                 Patrick Nunez, U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command, USA

Paper Number:    2007-11-0303
Title: “Verification and Validation of a Winter Driving Simulator”
Author(s):   Michael Parker, ERDC-CRREL, USA
                 Sally Shoop, ERDC-CRREL, USA
                 Barry Coutermarsh, ERDC-CRREL, USA
                 Kyle Wesson, ERDC-CRREL, USA
                 Jesse Stanley, ERDC-CRREL, USA

Paper Number:    2007-11-0404
Title: “Cross-Country Mobility on Various Snow Conditions for Validation of a Virtual Terrain”
Author(s):   Rosa T. Affleck, US Army, ERDC-Cold Regions Research & Engineering Laboratory, USA
                 Rae A. Melloh, US Army, ERDC-Cold Regions Research & Engineering Laboratory, USA
                 Sally A. Shoop, US Army, ERDC-Cold Regions Research & Engineering Laboratory, USA

Paper Number:    2007-12-0105
Title: “Tire Slip-Angle Force Measurements on Winter Surfaces”
Author(s):   Barry A. Coutermarsh, U.S. Army Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (USACRREL), USA
                 Sally A. Shoop, U.S. Army Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (USACRREL), USA

Paper Number:    2007-12-0206
Title: “Over-Snow Rolling Resistance of Wheeled Vehicles”
Author(s):   J.H. Lever, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL), USA
                 S.A. Shoop, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL), USA

Paper Number:    2007-12-0307
Title: “Characterization of Snow Cover for Vehicle Mobility Using Ground Penetrating Radar – Experiments and Modeling”
Author(s):   Jonah Lee, University of Alaska Fairbanks, USA
                 Wei Wang, University of Alaska Fairbanks, USA

Paper Number:    2007-12-0408
Title: “Development of Tire-on-Stochastic Snow Models Using a Polynomial Chaos Approach”
Author(s):   Lin Li, Virginia Tech, USA
                 Corina Sandu, Virginia Tech, USA
                 Jonah Lee, University of Alaska Fairbanks, USA
                 Qing Liu, University of Alaska Fairbanks, USA

Paper Number:    2007-21-0109
Title: “Semi – Analytical Semi Numerical Track Soil Model”
Author(s):   Mustafa Alsaleh, Caterpillar Inc., USA

Paper Number:    2007-21-0210
Title: “Simulation Model of Rotary Tillage for Designing Rotary Blade - Deformation and Stress Analysis of Rotary Blade”
Author(s):   Ayaka Sato, Hokkaido University, Japan
                 Takashi Kataoka, Hokkaido University, Japan
                 Hiroshi Okamoto, Hokkaido University, Japan
                 Shun-ichi Hata, Hokkaido University, Japan

Paper Number:    2007-21-0311
Title: “Parameter Estimation Method Using an Extended Kalman Filter”
Author(s):   Emmanuel Blanchard, Virginia Tech, USA
                 Adrian Sandu, Virginia Tech, USA
                 Corina Sandu, Virginia Tech, USA

Paper Number:    2007-21-0412
Title: “A Holistic Simulation Approach to Assess Off-Road Mobility Performance”
Author(s):   Guido Korlath, Austrian Academy of Sciences, Austria

Paper Number:    2007-22-0113
Title: “A Multi-Body Model of an Agricultural Tractor for Driving Dynamics Analysis”
Author(s):   Bojan Ferhadbegovic, University of Hohenheim, Germany
                 Stefan Böttinger, University of Hohenheim, Germany
                 Heinz-Dieter Kutzbach, University of Hohenheim, Germany

Paper Number:    2007-22-0214
Title: “Modeling and Validation of Hitch Loading Effects on Tractor Yaw Dynamics”
Author(s):   David Bevly, Auburn University, USA
                 Paul Pearson, Auburn University, USA
                 Randy Raper, Auburn University, USA

Paper Number:    2007-22-0315
Title: “Co-simulation Environment for Vehicle-Powertrain-Tire On/Off Road Analysis”
Author(s):   Ilinca Stanciulescu, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign, USA
                 Makarand Datar, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA
                 Dan Negrut, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA

Paper Number:    2007-22-0416
Title: “Some Improvements on Soil-Tire Interaction Analysis by FE-DEM”
Author(s):   Hiroshi Nakashima, Kyoto University, Japan
                 Yuzuru Takatsu, Kyoto University, Japan

Paper Number:    2007-31-0117
Title: “The Direct Assessment of Virgin Compression Line Parameters to Enable the Prediction of Soil Density Change Resulting from Agricultural Tires”
Author(s):   Dirk Ansorge, Cranfield University, UK
                 Richard J. Godwin, Cranfield University, UK

Paper Number:    2007-31-0218
Title: “Optical Measurement of Soil Penetration Resistance and Automatic Determination of Rating Cone Index”
Author(s):   Sergey Sandomirsky, Physical Optics Corporation, USA
                 Alan Anderson, U.S. Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL), USA
                 Gajendra Savant, Physical Optics Corporation, USA
                 Michael Naumov, Physical Optics Corporation, USA

Paper Number:    2007-31-0319
Title: “Numerical Analysis for Cone Penetration of Mesoscopic Soil Model”
Author(s):   Hiroshi Nakashima, Kyoto University, Japan
                 Takayuki Konishi, Kyoto University, Japan
                 Yusuke Toki, Kyoto University, Japan

Paper Number:    2007-31-0420
Title: “Some Experimental Observations on Cone Penetration of Mesoscopic Soil Model”
Author(s):   Hiroshi Nakashima, Kyoto University, Japan
                 Yusuke Toki, , Kyoto University, Japan
                 Takayuki Konishi, Kyoto University, Japan

Paper Number:    2007-31-0521
Title: “Pseudo-Dynamic Vehicle-Terrain Interaction Tests: A Feasibility Study”
Author(s):   Hidenori Murakami, University of California, San Diego, USA
                 Junya Yamakawa, The National Defense Academy, Japan
                 Keiji Watanabe, The National Defense Academy, Japan

Paper Number:    2007-31-0622
Title: “Study on Agitation Torque of Excavated Soils and Additives in the Soil-Recycling Machine”
Author(s):   Hiroshi Takahashi, Tohoku University, Japan
                 Yasuo Mori, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co.Ltd., Japan

Paper Number:    2007-31-0723
Title: “Single Wheel Test to Elucidate the Mechanism of Vehicles Driving with Cyclic Steering on Dry Sand”
Author(s):   Junya Yamakawa, National Defense Academy, Japan
                 E. Natsagdorj, National Defense Academy, Japan
                 Keiji Watanabe, National Defense Academy, Japan
                 Hidenori Murakami, University of California, San Diego, USA

Paper Number:    2007-41-0124
Title: “Dynamic Interaction of Soil and a Steel Roller for Landmine Neutralization”
Author(s):   Jude Liu, University of Saskatchewan, Canada
                 Radhey Lal Kushwaha, University of Saskatchewan, Canada

Paper Number:    2007-41-0225
Title: “Vegetation Recovery Rates after Military Training”
Author(s):   Heidi R. Howard, U.S. Army Engineering Research Development Center, Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (ERDC-CERL), USA
                 Paul D. Ayers, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA
                 Katie J. Simmons, North Carolina Department of Transportation, USA

Paper Number:    2007-41-0326
Title: “Influence of Turning Radius on Military Vehicle Induced Rut Formation”
Author(s):   Kun Liu, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA
                 Paul Ayers, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA
                 Heidi Howard, US Army Corps of Engineers,Engineering Research and Development Center, USA
                 Alan Anderson, US Army Corps of Engineers,Engineering Research and Development Center, USA

Paper Number:    2007-41-0427
Title: “Assessing Vehicle Impacts at Multiple Scales on US Army Installations, Example Using Fort Riley, Kansas”
Author(s):   Alan B. Anderson, ERDC-CERL, USA
                 Paul D. Ayers, University of Tennessee, USA
                 Guangxing Wang, University of Illinois, Urbana IL, USA
                 George Z. Gertner, University of Illinois, Urbana IL, USA
                 Heidi R. Howard, ERDC-CERL, USA
                 Shoufan Fang, University of Illinois, Urbana IL, USA
                 Phil Woodford, Fort Riley, KS, USA

Paper Number:    2007-41-0528
Title: “Modeling Military Vehicle Terrain Impacts”
Author(s):   Paul Ayers, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA
                 Matt Rice, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA
                 Qinghe Li, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA
                 Heidi Howard, US Army Corps of Engineers,Engineering Research and Development Center, USA
                 Alan Anderson, US Army Corps of Engineers,Engineering Research and Development Center, USA

Paper Number:    2007-41-0629
Title: “Desert Terrain Characterization of Landforms and Surface Cover within Vehicle Test Courses at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground, USA”
Author(s):   Steven N. Bacon, Desert Research Institute, USA
                 Eric V. McDonald, Desert Research Institute, USA
                 Sophie E. Baker, Desert Research Institute, USA
                 Todd G. Caldwell, Desert Research Institute, USA
                 Graham Stullenbarger, US Army Yuma Proving Ground, USA

Paper Number:    2007-41-0730
Title: “Modeling Desert Pavement Deterioration due to Heavy Vehicle Traffic”
Author(s):   Markus Berli, Desert Research Institute, USA
                 Todd G. Caldwell, Desert Research Institute, USA
                 Eric V. McDonald, Desert Research Institute, USA
                 Daniel A. Gilewitch, United States Military Academy, New York, USA

Paper Number:    2007-51-0131
Title: “The Development and Validation of a Terrain Severity Measurement System”
Author(s):   Nicholas Dembski, The Ohio State University, USA
                 Ahmed Soliman, The Ohio State University, USA
                 Giorgio Rizzoni, The Ohio State University, USA
                 Feilong Liu, The Ohio State University, USA
                 Grant Malmedahl, The Ohio State University, USA
                 Lorenzo DiSaro, Politecnico di Milano, Italy

Paper Number:    2007-51-0232
Title: “Development of a 3-D Vehicle-Terrain Measurement System Part I: Equipment Setup”
Author(s):   Joshua V. Kern, Virginia Tech, USA
                 John B. Ferris, Virginia Tech, USA

Paper Number:    2007-51-0333
Title: “Development of a 3-D Vehicle-Terrain Measurement System Part II: Signal Processing and Validation”
Author(s):   Shannon M. Wagner, Virginia Tech, USA
                 Joshua V. Kern, Virginia Tech, USA
                 Wescott B. Israel, Virginia Tech, USA
                 John B. Ferris, Virginia Tech, USA

Paper Number:    2007-51-0434
Title: “Methods of Simulation of Terrain Profiles”
Author(s):   T. C. Sun, Wayne State University, USA
                 Milton Chaika, Wayne State University, USA
                 David Gorsich, US Army RDECOM, USA
                 Jinfeng Wei, Wayne State University, USA
                 Kussy Alyass, Wayne State University, USA

Paper Number:    2007-51-0535
Title: “Modeling of Moguls on an Endurance Test Course”
Author(s):   Mark J. Brudnak, U.S. Army RDECOM-TARDEC, USA
                 David D. Gunter, U.S. Army RDECOM-TARDEC, USA
                 Wesley Bylsma, U.S. Army RDECOM-TARDEC, USA

Paper Number:    2007-51-0636
Title: “Comparison of In-Cylinder Pressure Measurement Based Engine Torque Data for a GTL Synthetic Diesel and Conventional Diesel Fuel”
Author(s):   Chuen-Sen Lin, University of Alaska Fairbanks, USA

Paper Number:    2007-52-0137
Title: “Instrumenting an All-Terrain Vehicle for Off-Road Mobility Analysis”
Author(s):   Kyle D. Wesson, Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, USA
                 Michael W. Parker, Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, USA
                 Sally A. Shoop, Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, USA
                 Barry A. Coutermarsh, Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, USA
                 Jesse M. Stanley, Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, USA

Paper Number:    2007-52-0238
Title: “Ride Comfort of Agricultural Tractors - Objective Measurements and Subjective Evaluation”
Author(s):   Jürgen Haberland, University of Hohenheim, Germany
                 Stefan Böttinger, University of Hohenheim, Germany
                 Christian Brinkmann, University of Hohenheim, Germany

Paper Number:    2007-52-0339
Title: “Determination of Rolling Resistance Components”
Author(s):   Péter Kiss, Szent István University, Hungary
                 Lajos Laib, Szent István University, Hungary

Paper Number:    2007-52-0440
Title: “Design and Development of Valve Train System for Terrain Vehicle Engine Using GT-SUITE Software”
Author(s):   A.K.M. Mohiuddin, International Islamic University Malaysia
                 Ataur Rahman, International Islamic University Malaysia
                 Asral Fikri, International Islamic University Malaysia

Paper Number:    2007-61-0141
Title: “Estimation of Net Traction for Differential-Steered Wheeled Robots”
Author(s):   Laura Ray, Dartmouth College, USA
                 Devin Brande, Dartmouth College, USA
                 James H. Lever, U.S. Army Cold regions Research and Engineering Laboratory, USA

Paper Number:    2007-61-0242
Title: “Concept of Light Autonomous Machines for Dual Use”
Author(s):   Dinko Mikulic, Polytechnic College Velika Gorica, Croatia
                 Vladimir Koroman, Brodarski institut d.o.o. V. Holjevca 20., Croatia
                 Davorin Ambrus, Brodarski institut d.o.o. V. Holjevca 20., Croatia
                 Vjekoslav Majetic, DOK-ING d.o.o. Zitnjak bb, Croatia

Paper Number:    2007-61-0343
Title: “Collision Detection of Moving Polygonal Mobile Robots”
Author(s):   Cheng-fu Chen, University of Alaska Fairbanks, USA

Paper Number:    2007-61-0444
Title: “Design and Mobility Evaluation of a Tracked Lunar Vehicle”
Author(s):   Sachiko Wakabayashi, Institute of Aerospace Technology, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Japan
                 Hitoshi SATO, Institute of Technology, Space and Robot System Group, Shimizu Corporation, Japan
                 Shin-Ichiro NISHIDA, Institute of Aerospace Technology, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Japan

Paper Number:    2007-61-0545
Title: “Study on a Vane-telescopic Walking Wheel for Lunar Rover”
Author(s):   Chen Baichao, Jilin University, China
                 Wang Rongben, Jilin University, China
                 Jin Lisheng, Jilin University, China
                 Guo Lie, Jilin University, China
                 Chen Zeyu, Jilin University, China

Paper Number:    2007-61-0646
Title: “Development of a Simple Shear Test Apparatus with Low Confining Pressure for a Regolith Simulant”
Author(s):   Kazuyoshi Tateyama, Ritsumeikan University, Japan

Paper Number:    2007-62-0147
Title: “Numerical Analysis of Sand Flow under Low Gravity Condition”
Author(s):   Hiroshi Nakashima, Kyoto University, Japan
                 Yasuyuki Shioji, Kyoto University, Japan
                 Taizo Kobayashi, Kyoto University, Japan
                 Shigeru Aoki, Institute of Technology, Shimizu Corporation, Japan

Paper Number:    2007-62-0248
Title: “Research the Interaction between the Rigid Wheel and the Lunar Soil by DEM”
Author(s):   Li Jianqiao, Jilin University, China
                 Zou Meng, Jilin University, China
                 Jia Yang, China Academy of Space Technology, China
                 Ma Wenzhe, Jilin University, China
                 Ren Luquan, Jilin University, China
                 Li Yinwu, Jilin University, China

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Paper Number:    2007-73-0152
Title: “The Sustainability and Performance of Vehicle Dust Courses for Desert Military Testing”
Author(s):   Todd G. Caldwell, Desert Research Institute, USA
                 Eric V. McDonald, Desert Research Institute, USA
                 Steven N. Bacon, Desert Research Institute, USA
                 Graham Stullenbarger, Yuma Proving Ground, USA

Paper Number:    2007-73-0253
Title: “Modeling and Simulation of In-Plane and Out-of-Plane Forces of Pneumatic Tires on Fresh Snow Based on Finite Element Methods”
Author(s):   Jonah Lee, University of Alaska Fairbanks, USA
                 Qing Liu, University of Alaska Fairbanks, USA

Paper Number:    2007-73-0354
Title: “Utilizing Biomimetic Image Processing to Detect the Road Edge of Off-road Terrain”
Author(s):   Nancy Truong, U.S. Army RDECOM-TARDEC, USA
                 William Agassounon, Physical Sciences Inc., USA

Paper Number:    2007-73-0455
Title: “The Effect of Relative Sinkage on Rolling Resistance for the Off-Road Vehicle”
Author(s):   H. M. El-Zomor, Higher Technological Institute, Egypt
                 S. M. Shaaban, Helwan University, Egypt
                 M. A. El-Nashar, Helwan University, Egypt
                 I. M. Ibrahim, Helwan University, Egypt

Paper Number:    2007-73-0556
Title: “Changes in Soil Pore Continuity Indices under Different Controlled Deformation Types”
Author(s):   M.R. Mosaddeghi, Bu-Ali Sina University, Iran
                 M.A. Hajabbasi, Isfahan University of Technology, Iran
                 A. Hemmat, Isfahan University of Technology, Iran

Paper Number:    2007-73-0657
Title: “Gas Transport Characteristics as Influenced by Concurrent Loading and Drying/Wetting Processes in Soils with Weak Structure”
Author(s):   M.R. Mosaddeghi, Bu-Ali Sina University, Iran
                 A. Hemmat, Isfahan University of Technology, Iran
                 M.A. Hajabbasi, Isfahan University of Technology, Iran

Paper Number:    2007-73-0758
Title: “Dynamic Control Research of Dual-motor Driven Electric Tracked Vehicle”
Author(s):   Zou Yuan, Beijing Institute of Technology, China
                 Zhang Cheng-ning, Beijing Institute of Technology, China
                 Wu Jing-bo, Beijing Institute of Technology, China

Paper Number:    2007-73-0859
Title: “Relationship between Soil Pre-compaction Stress and Shear Strength”
Author(s):   A. Hemmat, Isfahan University of Technology, Iran
                 M. Tahmasebi, Isfahan University of Technology, Iran
                 M. Vafaeian, Isfahan University of Technology, Iran
                 M.R. Mosaddeghi, Bu-Ali Sina University, Iran

Paper Number:    2007-73-0960
Title: “Engine Misfire Diagnosis Based on Frequency Domain and Fuzzy Logic”
Author(s):   Zhenchun Xia, MB SIM Technology Co., Ltd, China
                 Guozhong Wang, MB SIM Technology Co., Ltd, China
                 Kazuo Kido, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, Japan
                 Hiroki Yamaura, Mitsubishi Automotive Engineering Co., Ltd, Japan

Paper Number:    2007-73-1061
Title: “An Investigation into the Rollover Conditions of a Light Off-Road Vehicle with Consideration of Soil-Tire Interaction”
Author(s):   Mohammad M. Davari, Isfahan University of Technology Automotive Group (IUTAG), Iran
                 Hojat Noori, IUTAG, Iran
                 Mohammad Khodabakhshian, Iran
                 Abbas Hemmat, IUT, Iran
                 Morteza Sadeghi, IUT, Iran

Paper Number:    2007-73-1162
Title: “Determination of Snow Stress State Under Vehicle Loads”
Author(s):   Jaroslaw Pytka, Lublin University of Technology, Poland
                 Gabriel Szymaniak, Lublin University of Technology, Poland
                 Jaroslaw Dabrowski, Military Institute of Armor and Automotive Technology, Poland
                 Robert Rusinek, Institute of Agrophysics PAS, Poland

Paper Number:    2007-73-1263
Title: “Development of a Single Wheel Soilbin Testbed for Studying Wheel-Terrain Interaction”
Author(s):   Dang Zhaolong, China Academy of Space Technology, China
                 Shen Zhenrong, China Academy of Space Technology, China
                 Jia Yang, China Academy of Space Technology, China