OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Journal of Terramechanics is 2. 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 2021-10-01 to 2025-10-01.)

Article	Citations
Editorial Board	51
DEM-based analysis and optimization of an excavation bucket drum for in-situ resource utilization	47
Machine learning approach for predicting soil penetration resistance under different moisture conditions	36
Machine learning-based estimation of agricultural tyre sinkage: A streamlit web application	32
Rapid and precise calibration of soil microparameters for high-fidelity discrete element models in vehicle mobility simulation	29
Terrain mobility performance optimization: Fundamentals for autonomous vehicle applications Part II. Computational simulation, implementation for mobility design, and validation	29
Editorial Board	27
Interaction-aware control for robotic vegetation override in off-road environments	24
Predicting unsaturated soil strength of coarse-grained soils for mobility assessments	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
Comparison of wheel load application methods in single-wheel testbeds	22
Discrete element contact model and parameter calibration of sticky particles and agglomerates	22
The effect of roller pressure and share of plant matter in mulching soil cultivation on its density and water content	21
Correlations between moisture content and color spectrum of sandy soils	21
Shortwave infrared fusion for snow surface traversability mapping	20
Design and passability study of soil-plowing wheel facing soft terrain	20
Modeling wheeled locomotion in granular media using 3D-RFT and sand deformation	19
Parameter study and identification of DEM modeling for varied sand moisture content based on bulldozing experiment	17
Extending granular resistive force theory to cohesive powder-scale media	16
Geotechnical assessment of terrain strength properties on Mars using the Perseverance rover’s abrading bit	15
Fundamental study on underwater trafficability for tracked vehicle	15
Analysis of tire characteristics driving on asphalt paved roads covered with volcanic ash	15
Development of an artificial neural network model with graphical user interface for predicting contact area of bias-ply tractor tyres on firm surface	14
Vibration characteristics analysis and suspension parameter optimization of tractor/implement system with front axle suspension under ploughing operation condition	14
Effect of contact length of bias ply tractor tire on its tractive performance	14

Obstacle detection in snow covered terrain	13
Analyzing bearing capacity changes due to vibration in discrete element method simulations	13
Numerical analysis of tire mobility on deformable plastic clay in saturated conditions using total and effective stress frameworks	12
Override forces through clumps of small vegetation	12
A novel evaluation method for rolling energy losses of tacked vehicle road wheels using experimental modal analysis	12
Editorial Board	12
Development of software for performance analysis of wheeled tractors	12
Dynamic behavior of an agricultural power take-off driveline for rattle noise reduction: Part 1. Effect of spline tolerance on the power take-off rattle noise	12
Field tests of the experimental installation for soil processing	12
Agricultural tyre stiffness change as a function of tyre wear	11
Heavy-load variable stiffness lunar wheel based on adjustable tensegrity unit	11
Editorial Board	11
Literature review on Archimedean screw propulsion for off-road vehicles	11
The running gear construction impact on overcoming obstacles by light high-mobility tracked UGV	11
Experimental evaluation of cone index gradient as a metric for the prediction of wheel performance in reduced gravity	10
Tractive performance analysis of the SRTT with respect to the spin count and the ASTM F1805 parameters	10
UAV-based three-dimensional rough terrain modelling	10
Effect of surface roughness on tyre characteristics	9
Agricultural tractor bogie axle adoption: Market opportunities and traction and ground pressure improvements through mobility metrics and simulations	9
Calibration and validation of a discrete element model for sand and fine grain soil for use in vehicle mobility applications	9
Acoustic winter terrain classification for offroad autonomous vehicles	9
Experimental study and analysis of the position and attitude deviation of planetary rover during driving	9
Dynamic impact of wheeled skidders on forest soil in felling areas	9
Prediction and optimizing the multiple responses of the overall energy efficiency (OEE) of a tractor-implement system using response surface methodology	8
Grouser wheel high-speed traction performance: DEM simulation and experimental result	8
Editorial Board	8
Parametric analysis of traction energy of an autonomous wheeled robotic system for application in greenhouse environment	8
Embedded digital display and warning system of velocity ratio and wheel slip for tractor operated active tillage implements	8
Editorial Board	8
Effect of rubber-tracked chassis roller on soil surface vertical stress distribution based on finite element method	8
Experimental investigation of factors affecting the characterisation of soil strength properties using a Bevameter in-situ plate sinkage and shear test apparatus	7
Vehicle mobility on highly organic soils	7
Climbing loose surfaces with steep slopes using a small, lightweight push-rolling rover with minimal configuration	7
Modelling and simulation fundamentals in design for ground vehicle mobility Part II: Western approach	7
Plowing drag-adaptive operation control method based on motor temperature compensation for electric tractor	7
On the power characteristics of an unmanned tracked vehicle for autonomous transportation of agricultural payloads	7
Experimental analysis of mechanical properties of coastal terrain via bevameter tests	7
Study on the mechanical model of footpad-terrain for walking robot moving in low gravity environment	6
Selection of parameters of the disc working bodies of the ripping-separating machine for soil treatment	6
Granular Scaling Laws for accurate prediction of wheel mobility on slopes in low-gravity environments	6
An insight into mobility power efficiency of an automated guided vehicle performing in the presence of a hinged trailer	6
Machine learning-based draft prediction for mouldboard ploughing in sandy clay loam soil	6
A novel soil stress estimation method of wheel-soil interaction using photoelasticity	6
A tractor hydraulic assisted embedded microprocessor-based penetrometer for soil compaction measurement	6
Optimization of subsoiler design using similitude-based DEM simulation and soil bin testing on cohesive-frictional artificial soil	6
The effect of integrating a bio-inspired convex structure with a low-surface energy polymer on soil adhesion and friction	5
Draught force prediction from soil relative density and relative water content for a non-winged chisel blade using finite element modelling	5
Assessment of remote sensing in measuring soil parameters for precision tillage	5
Research in mechanical model of bionic foot intruding into sands with different physical characteristics	5
Unleashing the potential of IoT, Artificial Intelligence, and UAVs in contemporary agriculture: A comprehensive review	5

Load bearing capacity of finite half space agricultural homogeneous soil	5
Development and evaluation of high-speed single-wheel test for lunar exploration rover	4
Mesomechanical analyses on the failure mechanism of the snow cluster assembly under direct shear test using discrete element method	4
A photoelastic method for stress analysis of granular terrain beneath a wheel	4
Construction of a soil clod recognition bench-scale experiment for discrete element method modeling of tilling phenomena	4
Tensegrital wheel for enhanced planetary surface mobility: Part 2 - Performance assessment of a ruggedized, double-layer tensegrital wheel	4
Three-dimensional DEM tillage simulation: Validation of a suitable contact model for a sweep tool operating in cohesion and adhesion soil	4
Investigation of the predictability of mouldboard plough draught from soil mechanical strength (cone index vs. shear strength) using finite element modelling	4
Research and development of a combined unit for tillage with a layer turnover	4
Experimental investigation of tire traction performance on granular terrain	4
Discrete element contact model and parameter calibration for clayey soil particles in the Southwest hill and mountain region	4
Design and implementation of a novel apparatus for terramechanics studies of helical scrolls	4
Development of a tire testing machine for evaluating the performance of tractor tires based on the soil compaction	4
Learning multiobjective rough terrain traversability	3
Review of modeling and validation techniques for tire-deformable soil interactions	3
Hybrid grey wolf optimizer-ANN for predicting wheel energy consumption in off-road vehicles and enhancing resource management	3
Tread rubber compound effect in winter tires: Benchmarking ATIIM 2.0 with classical models	3
Investigation of steer preview methods to improve predictive control methods on off-road vehicles with realistic actuator delays	3
Validation of two reconfigurable wheel-track testbeds for military vehicles	3
Terrain classification and rock abundance analysis at Utopia Planitia using Zhurong image data based on deep learning algorithms	3
Gradeability of ‘Zhu Rong’ Mars rover based on the simulated Martian terrain	3
Numerical investigations of traction behaviors of a pneumatic tire on wet granular terrains: DE/FE simulations	3
Bionic design of a anti-sinking walking wheel for micro tillers and wheel-soil interaction model	2
A unified equation for predicting gross traction for wheels on clay over a range of braked, towed, and powered operations	2
Research on drag reduction performance of sliding plate of rice direct seeding machine based on non-smooth structure of loach surface	2
In-house instrument development and updated classical equations for compacted snow characterization	2
Efficient flexible tire-terrain interaction modelling	2
Piecewise model of track sinkage based on underwater cohesive soil	2
Local particle refinement in terramechanical simulations	2
Natural recovery of different soil types after passes by wheeled military truck: Implications for soil as a ground for follow-on mobility operations	2
Evaluation of in-situ relationships between variable soil moisture and soil strength using a plot-scale experimental design	2
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	2
Review on soil shear strength with loam sand soil results using direct shear test	2
Review of compressed snow mechanics: Testing methods	2
Rolling resistance and sinkage analysis by comparing FEM and experimental data for a grape transporting vehicle	2
Effects of vertical load and inflation pressure on tire-soil interaction on artificial soil	2
Estimation of plowing forces on vehicles driving through deep snow	2
Fatigue integrity assessment for tractor-mounted garlic-onion harvester	2
Development of DEM–ANN-based hybrid terramechanics model considering dynamic sinkage	2
Editorial Board	2