This paper provides background information, scope and objectives of a 5-year, Joint National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA)/Transport Canada (TC)/Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Winter Runway Friction Measurement Program which has just completed its fourth winter season of testing. The test equipment, test sites, test results and accomplishments, the extent of the friction database compiled and future plans are described. The primary objective of this effort is to perform instrumented aircraft and ground vehicle tests aimed at identifying a "common number" that ground vehicle devices would report. This number denoted the International Runway Friction Index (IRFI) will be related to aircraft stopping performance. Several related studies are described including the effects of contaminant type on aircraft impingement drag and the effectiveness of various runway/aircraft chemical types and application rates. NASA considers the success of this program critical to insure adequate ground performance capability in adverse weather conditions for future aircraft as well as improving the safety of current aircraft ground operations.


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    Title :

    The Joint Winter Runway Friction Measurement Program


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Federal Aviation Administration Technology Transfer ; 1999 ; Atlantic City, NJ, United States


    Publication date :

    1999-01-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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