Douglas Adams and Tiffany DiPetta, Purdue University (IMAGE)

Purdue University

Douglas Adams and Tiffany DiPetta, Purdue University

Caption

Douglas Adams, a Purdue associate professor of mechanical engineering, and graduate student Tiffany DiPetta are working to develop a technology that detects damage to critical suspension components in military vehicles simply by driving over a speed bumplike "diagnostic cleat" containing sensors. The researchers have tested the system in experiments with high-mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles, or HMMWVs, commonly known as Humvees.

Credit

Purdue News Service photo/Andrew Hancock

Usage Restrictions

None

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.