Nato reference mobility model edition ii, nrmmii users guide 1992 by r b ahlvin, p w haley add to metacart. The nato reference mobility model nrmm is a simulation tool aimed at predicting the capability of a vehicle to move over specified terrains. Pdf standard for ground vehicle mobility semantic scholar. Testing design optimization for uncertainty reduction in. Nextgeneration nato reference mobility model ngnrmm development. Terrain t rafficability in m odeling and s imulation. Predicting terrain parameters for physicsbased vehicle. Due to shortcomings in vehicle mobility prediction in the nato reference. Nato reference mobility model nrmm modeling of the demo iii. Generation nato reference mobility model ngnrmm cooperative demonstration of technology cdt, in proceedings of the ground vehicle systems engineering and technology symposium gvsets, ndia, novi, mi, aug. Nato reference mobility model nrmm modeling of the demo. Army engineer waterways experiment station authors.
Tardec hosts natosponsored demo of mobility prediction software. Fusl live fire testing and afes testing demonstrated that ecp. Nasa jet propulsion laboratory california institute of technology. Us army corps of engineers fact sheets a doppler velocimeter for monitoring groundwater flow, cold regions water resources program, cold weather effects on military operations, unlined snow tunnels at the amundsenscott south pole station, use of scrap rubber in asphalt pavement surfaces, winter effects algorithmsnato reference mobility model, winter river crossings. Preliminary results in validating the model on steps, ditches, and slopes at the test range are presented. A fuzzy simulation model for military vehicle mobility assessment. This model can predict the mobility of a combat vehicle for both onroad and offroad operations.
In particular, the mobility of autonomous ugvs is a largely unsolved problem. The directorate of land requirements dlr, in an effort to assess the usefulness of the nato reference mobility model nrmm in vehicle procurement activities, initiated a study at the defence research establishment suffield with the following objectives. Additional development to this model, incorporating the nato corporate reference model, resulted in the model changing its name again to jc3iedm with jc3iedm ed 0. Nextgeneration nato reference mobility model ngnrmm final. The combined tireterrain model was validated for fresh snow using force measurements collected with an instrumented vehicle and measured snow deformation under the wheel. While legacy tools for predicting ground vehicle mobility are available for both assessing performance and planning operations, in particular the nato reference mobility model, no such toolset exists for autonomous ugvs. Mobility model nrmm, recommendations and requirements for the next. The nato reference mobility model nrmm is a simulation tool aimed at predicting the capability of a vehicle to move over specified terrain conditions.
Stochastic vehicle mobility forecasts using the nato reference mobility model. Finite element modeling of tire terrain interaction. To provide terrain data for the development of physicsbased vehicle mobility models, such as the next generation nato reference mobility model ngnrmm, there is a desire to make use of the vast amount of cone index ci data collected from various parts of the globe over many decades. It also identifies the central features of the new security environment, specifies the elements of the alliances approach to security and provides guidelines for the adaptation of its military forces. The three main user groups for nrmm are vehicledevelopers,vehicleprocurement,andvehicleusers. Paul rogers said the current nato tool for predicting mobility is outdated and needs to be modified to. The advanced weapons concepts branch, army research laboratory arl, was asked to assess and evaluate the predicted crosscountry performance of the current demo iii experimental unmanned ground vehicle xuv chassis design using the nato reference mobility model nrmm by the program manager of the department of defense sponsored demo iii xuv program. In the united states and some other nato north atlantic treaty organization countries, the nato reference mobility model is currently used to evaluate military ground vehicle mobility. The nato reference mobility model nrmm, version ii, is the army battle command, simulation and experimentation directorate, standard for single vehicle ground movement representation. Military mobility is one of the initial projects launched under the european unions eu permanent structured cooperation in defence pesco facility. Report 3, database development for statistical analysis of the nrmm ii. Participant, advanced topics in mobility, nato research task group avt248 on development of a nextgeneration nato reference mobility model, torino, italy, april 1519 presenter, agile tire dynamics and mobility, technical seminar, iftomm technical committee meeting, milano polytechnic university, italy. Developing the next generation nato reference mobility model.
Nato reference mobility model nrmm is a collection of equations and algorithms designed to simulate the crosscountry movement of vehicles. In support of the next generation nato reference mobility model ngnrmm project for assessing existent cae mobility analysis capability different facets of the hexagon product portfolio were used to asses and visualize the mobility of the fedalpha, a fuel efficient demonstrator vehicle figure 1. Volume ii is devoted to the inrmm obstaclecrossing module. Pdf simple terramechanics models and their demonstration in. Evaluation of the computer simulation model ntvpm for. Simple terramechanics models and their demonstration in the next generation nato reference mobility model. Symposium gvsets simple terramechanics models and their demonstration in the next generation nato reference mobility model, mccullough, et al. Nov 12, 2018 the tank automotive research, development and engineering center led the nextgeneration nato reference mobility model development demo in early october at michigan technological universitys.
Ole balling, morten rydahlhaastrup, louise bendtsen1, frederik homaa, christopher s. Pdf stochastic vehicle mobility forecasts using the nato. Instructions in the organization and use of the computer programs which implement the initial nato reference mobility model inrmm are presented. The next generation nato reference mobility model ngnrmm development vision mapped against the enabling technologies and multiscale, multidisciplinary stochastic terrain data requirements, which include properties and characteristics supporting terramechanical models for vehicleterrain interaction as well as 3d geometric scanning sensor. I am unable to find a resource for the nato reference mobility model. Nrmm is defined as nato reference mobility model somewhat frequently. The limiting nature of empirically based terramechanics and the. To assist decisionmakers in analysis, acquisition, and training activities, it is necessary to provide and promote consistency among the models.
The motivation for the conversion is the opportunity being presented by advances in computer technology that can allow nrmm to be used in the fastpaced tactical environment of a battlefield. Army corps of engineers waterways experiment station 3909 halls ferry road vicksburg, ms 391806199 report 3 of a series. Interoperability for joint operations an alliance of 26 nations can only effectively work together in joint operations if provisions are in place to ensure smooth cooperation. Nato reference mobility model how is nato reference. Proceedings of the 2017 winter simulation conference w.
Pdf standard for ground vehicle mobility researchgate. Introduction the nato reference mobility model nrmm is a simulation tool aimed at predicting the. The north atlantic treaty organization nato adopted amm75 in 1977 and changed the name to the nato reference mobility model nrmm. Simple terramechanics models and their demonstration in the. The nato reference mobility model nrmm has traction relationships that describe the performance of vehicles in naturally occurring soils reasonably well, but they have weaknesses stemming primarily from an inadequate consideration of the influence of vehicle characteristics on traction. Nato reference mobility model nrmm modeling of the demo iii experimental unmanned ground vehicle xuv gary a.
Paul rogers said the current nato tool for predicting mobility is outdated and needs to be modified to improve future mobility success. Michael mccullough, bae systems platforms and services, san jose, ca dr. Simple terramechanics models and their demonstration in. Stochastic vehicle mobility forecasts using the nato reference mobility model report 3 database development for statistical analysis of the nrmm ii crosscountry traction empirical relationships by jody d. The nato reference mobility model nrmm is a simulation tool used to. The next generationnato reference mobility model ngnrmm development vision mapped against the enabling technologies and multiscale, multidisciplinary stochastic terrain data requirements, which include properties and characteristics supporting terramechanical models for vehicleterrain interaction as well as 3d geometric scanning sensor. The nato reference mobility model nrmm has traction relationships that describe the performance of vehicles in naturally occurring soils reasonably well, but. This report describes the development of an nrmmbased standard mobility stndmob application programming interface api as a. Ingestion of simulated smap l3 soil moisture data into.
It is commonly termed a military schengen as it is inspired by the eus schengen area, but designated to aid the free movement of military units and assets throughout europe via removal of bureaucratic barriers and improvement of infrastructure. Us army corps of engineers fact sheets a doppler velocimeter for monitoring groundwater flow, cold regions water resources program, cold weather effects on military operations, unlined snow tunnels at the amundsenscott south pole station, use of scrap rubber in asphalt pavement surfaces, winter effects algorithms nato reference mobility model, winter river crossings. Army tardec, warren, mi jon prestonthomas, national research council canada, ottawa, canada. A history and overview of mobility modeling for autonomous. Armys modernization priorities latest developments. The tank automotive research, development and engineering center led the nextgeneration nato reference mobility model development demo in early october at michigan technological universitys. Due to shortcomings in vehicle mobility prediction in the nato reference mobility model nrmm, recommendations and requirements for the nextgeneration nato reference mobility model ngnrmm are under development. Next generation nato reference mobility model nrmm development executive summary the nato reference mobility model nrmm is a simulation tool aimed at predicting the capability of a vehicle to move over specified terrain conditions. Participant, advanced topics in mobility, nato research task group avt248 on development of a nextgeneration nato reference mobility model, torino, italy, april 1519 presenter, agile tire dynamics and mobility, technical seminar, iftomm technical committee meeting, milano polytechnic university, italy, april 11. The next generation nato reference mobility model development.
Us army corps of engineers usace library fact sheets. Nextgeneration nato reference mobility model nrmm the nato reference mobility model is a simulation tool aimed at predicting the capability of a vehicle to move over specified terrain conditions editor. I can find information describing the software, methods, uses, etc. Avt308 cooperative demonstration of technology on next. Stochastic vehicle mobility forecasts using the nato. Lim, aaron gaut, abhinandan jain nextgeneration nato reference mobility model using roams simulation for demonstration of technology verification and validation, 2019 ndia ground vehicle systems engineering and technology symposium, nivo, michigan, aug. This report describes concepts and procedures that convert the nato reference mobility model nrmm from a deterministic code to a stochastic one. Oct 10, 2018 event keynote speaker tardec director dr. The next generation nato reference mobility model ngnrmm plays a vital role in vehicle mobility prediction and mission planning.
Followon analysis using the nato reference mobility model and comparative testing during a controlled damage experiment show the icvva1 has greater soft soil mobility than the icvv. The nato reference mobility model nrmm, version ii, is the army battle command. Nato has been developing this capability, known as interoperability, since the alliance was founded in 1949. Stryker double vhull a1 dvh a1 engineering change proposal.
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