OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Journal of Terramechanics is 3. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Editorial Board	67
DEM-based analysis and optimization of an excavation bucket drum for in-situ resource utilization	40
Machine learning-based estimation of agricultural tyre sinkage: A streamlit web application	40
Machine learning approach for predicting soil penetration resistance under different moisture conditions	36
Research status and development trends of walking wheels	32
Terrain mobility performance optimization: Fundamentals for autonomous vehicle applications Part II. Computational simulation, implementation for mobility design, and validation	27
Editorial Board	25
Discrete element contact model and parameter calibration of sticky particles and agglomerates	25
Interaction-aware control for robotic vegetation override in off-road environments	25
Rapid and precise calibration of soil microparameters for high-fidelity discrete element models in vehicle mobility simulation	23
Design and multi-body dynamic analysis of inline and offset track configuration in deep-sea mining vehicles for enhanced traction in soft seabed	23
Correlations between moisture content and color spectrum of sandy soils	22
Predicting unsaturated soil strength of coarse-grained soils for mobility assessments	20
Shortwave infrared fusion for snow surface traversability mapping	20
Modeling wheeled locomotion in granular media using 3D-RFT and sand deformation	20
Parameter study and identification of DEM modeling for varied sand moisture content based on bulldozing experiment	19
Extending granular resistive force theory to cohesive powder-scale media	19
Design and passability study of soil-plowing wheel facing soft terrain	18
Geotechnical assessment of terrain strength properties on Mars using the Perseverance rover’s abrading bit	18
Analysis of tire characteristics driving on asphalt paved roads covered with volcanic ash	16
Development of an artificial neural network model with graphical user interface for predicting contact area of bias-ply tractor tyres on firm surface	15
Real-time terrain classification for all-wheel drive robotic electric tractors using multi-sensor fusion and machine learning	15
Effect of contact length of bias ply tractor tire on its tractive performance	15
Obstacle detection in snow covered terrain	15
Vibration characteristics analysis and suspension parameter optimization of tractor/implement system with front axle suspension under ploughing operation condition	15

Numerical investigation of snow–rubber interaction and snow milling using a smoothed particle hydrodynamics approach	14
Override forces through clumps of small vegetation	14
Analyzing bearing capacity changes due to vibration in discrete element method simulations	14
Editorial Board	13
Agricultural tyre stiffness change as a function of tyre wear	13
Evaluating and advancing scaling methods for reliable wheel mobility prediction in low-gravity environments	13
Development of software for performance analysis of wheeled tractors	13
A novel evaluation method for rolling energy losses of tacked vehicle road wheels using experimental modal analysis	12
Numerical analysis of tire mobility on deformable plastic clay in saturated conditions using total and effective stress frameworks	12
The running gear construction impact on overcoming obstacles by light high-mobility tracked UGV	11
Editorial Board	11
UAV-based three-dimensional rough terrain modelling	10
Heavy-load variable stiffness lunar wheel based on adjustable tensegrity unit	10
Tractive performance analysis of the SRTT with respect to the spin count and the ASTM F1805 parameters	10
Literature review on Archimedean screw propulsion for off-road vehicles	10
Dynamic impact of wheeled skidders on forest soil in felling areas	10
A vehicle dynamics-oriented estimator for soft soil/tyre contact parameters from experimental testing	9
Calibration and validation of a discrete element model for sand and fine grain soil for use in vehicle mobility applications	9
Effect of surface roughness on tyre characteristics	9
Acoustic winter terrain classification for offroad autonomous vehicles	9
Prediction and optimizing the multiple responses of the overall energy efficiency (OEE) of a tractor-implement system using response surface methodology	9
Experimental study and analysis of the position and attitude deviation of planetary rover during driving	9
Agricultural tractor bogie axle adoption: Market opportunities and traction and ground pressure improvements through mobility metrics and simulations	9
Editorial Board	8
Parametric analysis of traction energy of an autonomous wheeled robotic system for application in greenhouse environment	8
Grouser wheel high-speed traction performance: DEM simulation and experimental result	8
Study on the adhesion law of rubber-soil interface under the influence of multiple factors	8
Plowing drag-adaptive operation control method based on motor temperature compensation for electric tractor	8
Editorial Board	8
Effect of rubber-tracked chassis roller on soil surface vertical stress distribution based on finite element method	8
On the power characteristics of an unmanned tracked vehicle for autonomous transportation of agricultural payloads	7
Climbing loose surfaces with steep slopes using a small, lightweight push-rolling rover with minimal configuration	7
Machine learning-based draft prediction for mouldboard ploughing in sandy clay loam soil	7
Modelling and simulation fundamentals in design for ground vehicle mobility Part II: Western approach	7
Granular Scaling Laws for accurate prediction of wheel mobility on slopes in low-gravity environments	7
Experimental investigation of factors affecting the characterisation of soil strength properties using a Bevameter in-situ plate sinkage and shear test apparatus	7
Selection of parameters of the disc working bodies of the ripping-separating machine for soil treatment	6
Optimization of subsoiler design using similitude-based DEM simulation and soil bin testing on cohesive-frictional artificial soil	6
Unleashing the potential of IoT, Artificial Intelligence, and UAVs in contemporary agriculture: A comprehensive review	6
A tractor hydraulic assisted embedded microprocessor-based penetrometer for soil compaction measurement	6
A novel soil stress estimation method of wheel-soil interaction using photoelasticity	6
Study on the mechanical model of footpad-terrain for walking robot moving in low gravity environment	6
An insight into mobility power efficiency of an automated guided vehicle performing in the presence of a hinged trailer	6
Tyre tread estimation from 3D contact patch measurements on the inside of a deformed tyre	6
Experimental investigation of tire traction performance on granular terrain	5
Investigation of the predictability of mouldboard plough draught from soil mechanical strength (cone index vs. shear strength) using finite element modelling	5
The bevameter technique – Its developments and a proposed framework for its recommended practice	5
Assessment of remote sensing in measuring soil parameters for precision tillage	5
Load bearing capacity of finite half space agricultural homogeneous soil	5
A photoelastic method for stress analysis of granular terrain beneath a wheel	5

The effect of integrating a bio-inspired convex structure with a low-surface energy polymer on soil adhesion and friction	5
Mesomechanical analyses on the failure mechanism of the snow cluster assembly under direct shear test using discrete element method	4
Construction of a soil clod recognition bench-scale experiment for discrete element method modeling of tilling phenomena	4
Design and implementation of a novel apparatus for terramechanics studies of helical scrolls	4
Gradeability of ‘Zhu Rong’ Mars rover based on the simulated Martian terrain	4
Review of modeling and validation techniques for tire-deformable soil interactions	4
Three-dimensional DEM tillage simulation: Validation of a suitable contact model for a sweep tool operating in cohesion and adhesion soil	4
Development of a tire testing machine for evaluating the performance of tractor tires based on the soil compaction	4
The benefit of using access materials for soil stress reduction depends on the material’s properties and vehicle mean ground pressure	4
Learning multiobjective rough terrain traversability	4
Numerical investigations of traction behaviors of a pneumatic tire on wet granular terrains: DE/FE simulations	4
Development and evaluation of high-speed single-wheel test for lunar exploration rover	4
Terrain classification and rock abundance analysis at Utopia Planitia using Zhurong image data based on deep learning algorithms	4
Multi-layer skid controller design of distributed electric drive mobile platform based on the optimal slip rate to improve its driving stability	4
Tread rubber compound effect in winter tires: Benchmarking ATIIM 2.0 with classical models	4
Discrete element contact model and parameter calibration for clayey soil particles in the Southwest hill and mountain region	4
In-house instrument development and updated classical equations for compacted snow characterization	3
Review on soil shear strength with loam sand soil results using direct shear test	3
Modelling and experimental identification of spring-damping properties of the off-road vehicle rubber tracks, rubber belts, and rubber-bushed tracks subjected to flexural vibrations	3
Evaluation of in-situ relationships between variable soil moisture and soil strength using a plot-scale experimental design	3
Efficient flexible tire-terrain interaction modelling	3
Ride comfort optimization with handling constraints over rough terrain	3
Investigation of steer preview methods to improve predictive control methods on off-road vehicles with realistic actuator delays	3
Hybrid grey wolf optimizer-ANN for predicting wheel energy consumption in off-road vehicles and enhancing resource management	3
Research on drag reduction performance of sliding plate of rice direct seeding machine based on non-smooth structure of loach surface	3
Local particle refinement in terramechanical simulations	3
Effects of vertical load and inflation pressure on tire-soil interaction on artificial soil	3
Natural recovery of different soil types after passes by wheeled military truck: Implications for soil as a ground for follow-on mobility operations	3
Estimation of plowing forces on vehicles driving through deep snow	3
A unified equation for predicting gross traction for wheels on clay over a range of braked, towed, and powered operations	3
Development of DEM–ANN-based hybrid terramechanics model considering dynamic sinkage	3