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https://hdl.handle.net/11681/34388| Title: | Mobility Environmental Research Study : a Quantitative Method for Describing Terrain for Ground Mobility. Volume IV, Vegetation |
| Authors: | Broughton, Jerald D. Addor, Eugene E. Mobility and Environmental Systems Laboratory (U.S.) |
| Keywords: | Botany--Thailand Plants Vehicles, Military--Dynamics |
| Publisher: | U.S. Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station |
| Series/Report no.: | Technical Report (U.S. Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station);no. 3-726 v.4 |
| Abstract: | Vegetation characteristics were measured according to established sampling procedures at 295 sites within six areas of Thailand. From these samples, stem diameter and spacing data were extracted for analysis, since these are the factors that significantly affect performance of ground-contact vehicles. A dual classification system was devised for mapping these factors in which spacing values of 0-1.5 m, >1.5-3.0 m, >3.0-9.0 m, and >9.0 m were determined for stem diameters of 5 cm or less, 13 cm or less, 23 cm or less, and 130 cm or less, and stem diameters of 3 cm or more, 8 cm or more, 15 cm or more, and 25 cm or more. Map units were identified and delimited on aerial photographs by established photo-interpretation keys and techniques. Twentyfive 1:50,000-scale map sheets were prepared for the six study areas, on which 72 distinct mapping classes were identified. The vegetation field data for the study areas are summarized in Appendix A. |
| Description: | Technical Report |
| Gov't Doc #: | Technical Report No. 3-726 Volume 4 |
| Rights: | Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited |
| URI: | https://hdl.handle.net/11681/34388 |
| Types of Materials: | PDF/A 177 pages / 13.80Mb |
| Appears in Collections: | Technical Report |
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