Barry C Coutermarsh
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Barry C. Coutermarsh is a leading researcher in off-road vehicle mobility and terrain-vehicle interaction, with a focus on small-scale and robotic systems operating in extreme environments. His most cited work, "Instrumenting an All-Terrain Vehicle for Off-Road Mobility Analysis" (2007), pioneered the instrumentation of an ATV with advanced mobility sensors to capture critical data on small-vehicle performance across diverse terrains—from soft soils to snow and ice. This foundational study, conducted at the U.S. Army Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL), directly supports military and autonomous vehicle operations by providing empirical insights into traction, sinkage, and maneuverability. Coutermarsh’s contributions have shaped the development of mobility models for unmanned ground vehicles, enabling safer and more efficient navigation in challenging off-road conditions. With over three citations for this seminal work, his research remains a key reference for engineers and scientists advancing all-terrain robotics and cold-regions mobility.
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- 1Instrumenting an All-Terrain Vehicle for Off-Road Mobility Analysis3 citations · 2007