TY - Generic T1 - General requirements of a satisfactory over-snow machine T2 - 19th Annual Western Snow Conference Y1 - 1951 A1 - Work, R.A. KW - Oversnow vehicle development AB -

A discussion of 13 basic characteristics, necessary for a universal proposed mechanized over-snow vehicle for use in snow surveys, is presented. A suggested relative numerical rating for each characteristic is included. These characteristics, in the order of importance, are: (1) mechanical dependability, (2) ability to travel on soft or sticky snow, (3) ability to traverse steep side slopes, (4) ability to operate on ground bare of snow, (5) ability to ascend steep grades, (6) maneuverability, (7) ability to quickly surmount obstacles such as fallen trees, (8) economy of operation, (9) speed, (10) ability to ford open flowing streams, (11) safety, (12) portability, and (13) comfort for 2 men.Discussion by George J. Klein.

JF - 19th Annual Western Snow Conference T3 - Proceedings of the 19th Annual Western Snow Conference PB - Western Snow Conference CY - Victoria, British Columbia UR - sites/westernsnowconference.org/PDFs/1951WorkA.pdf ER -