Evaluation of Detergent Rubber Removal System Under Expeditionary Conditions in Support of Operation Unified Response

摘要

Buildup of rubber on runway surfaces is the leading cause of aircraft accidents upon landings. The skid resistance of a pavement surface depends on the friction developed between the pavement surface and the aircraft tire; skid resistance is significantly impacted by accumulation of rubber and is easy and reasonably inexpensive to restore. The Aircraft Operating Surfaces (AOS) research team at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has over seven years of experience with runway friction measurements and developing lightweight C-130 deployable rubber removal capability for contingency environments.