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 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Editorial Board	77
DEM-based analysis and optimization of an excavation bucket drum for in-situ resource utilization	46
Machine learning-based estimation of agricultural tyre sinkage: A streamlit web application	42
Terrain mobility performance optimization: Fundamentals for autonomous vehicle applications Part II. Computational simulation, implementation for mobility design, and validation	41
Research status and development trends of walking wheels	38
Editorial Board	27
Machine learning approach for predicting soil penetration resistance under different moisture conditions	27
Interaction-aware control for robotic vegetation override in off-road environments	26
Correlations between moisture content and color spectrum of sandy soils	24
Predicting unsaturated soil strength of coarse-grained soils for mobility assessments	24
Strain rate effects on wheel-soil dynamics: an enhanced constitutive model for the sinkage of off-road vehicles on soft soil terrain	23
Discrete element contact model and parameter calibration of sticky particles and agglomerates	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
Rapid and precise calibration of soil microparameters for high-fidelity discrete element models in vehicle mobility simulation	22
Parameter study and identification of DEM modeling for varied sand moisture content based on bulldozing experiment	20
Extending granular resistive force theory to cohesive powder-scale media	20
Modeling wheeled locomotion in granular media using 3D-RFT and sand deformation	20
Shortwave infrared fusion for snow surface traversability mapping	20
Design and passability study of soil-plowing wheel facing soft terrain	19
Development and evaluation of a mobile tire testing device for rolling resistance under varying speed, load, and cone index	19
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	17
Multi-objective optimization for balancing soil compaction and dynamic contact length in tire–soil interaction of off-road vehicles	17
Development of an artificial neural network model with graphical user interface for predicting contact area of bias-ply tractor tyres on firm surface	16
Real-time terrain classification for all-wheel drive robotic electric tractors using multi-sensor fusion and machine learning	16

Effect of contact length of bias ply tractor tire on its tractive performance	16
Analyzing bearing capacity changes due to vibration in discrete element method simulations	14
Obstacle detection in snow covered terrain	14
Evaluating and advancing scaling methods for reliable wheel mobility prediction in low-gravity environments	14
Vibration characteristics analysis and suspension parameter optimization of tractor/implement system with front axle suspension under ploughing operation condition	14
Numerical investigation of snow–rubber interaction and snow milling using a smoothed particle hydrodynamics approach	14
Override forces through clumps of small vegetation	14
Agricultural tyre stiffness change as a function of tyre wear	13
A novel evaluation method for rolling energy losses of tacked vehicle road wheels using experimental modal analysis	13
Editorial Board	13
Development of software for performance analysis of wheeled tractors	13
The running gear construction impact on overcoming obstacles by light high-mobility tracked UGV	11
UAV-based three-dimensional rough terrain modelling	11
Numerical analysis of tire mobility on deformable plastic clay in saturated conditions using total and effective stress frameworks	11
Editorial Board	11
Literature review on Archimedean screw propulsion for off-road vehicles	11
Computer vision-based soil clod distribution mapping after primary tillage	11
Calibration and validation of a discrete element model for sand and fine grain soil for use in vehicle mobility applications	10
Heavy-load variable stiffness lunar wheel based on adjustable tensegrity unit	10
Prediction and optimizing the multiple responses of the overall energy efficiency (OEE) of a tractor-implement system using response surface methodology	10
Acoustic winter terrain classification for offroad autonomous vehicles	10
Tractive performance analysis of the SRTT with respect to the spin count and the ASTM F1805 parameters	10
Grouser wheel high-speed traction performance: DEM simulation and experimental result	9
Effect of surface roughness on tyre characteristics	9
Study on the adhesion law of rubber-soil interface under the influence of multiple factors	9
Parametric analysis of traction energy of an autonomous wheeled robotic system for application in greenhouse environment	9
A vehicle dynamics-oriented estimator for soft soil/tyre contact parameters from experimental testing	9
Agricultural tractor bogie axle adoption: Market opportunities and traction and ground pressure improvements through mobility metrics and simulations	9
Plowing drag-adaptive operation control method based on motor temperature compensation for electric tractor	9
Experimental study and analysis of the position and attitude deviation of planetary rover during driving	9
Editorial Board	9
Effect of rubber-tracked chassis roller on soil surface vertical stress distribution based on finite element method	8
Optimization design and experimental study on wheel grousers of metal elastic wheels for manned lunar rover	8
Soil surface shear behaviour and particle detachment: experimental and DEM investigations	8
Editorial Board	8
Climbing loose surfaces with steep slopes using a small, lightweight push-rolling rover with minimal configuration	7
Granular Scaling Laws for accurate prediction of wheel mobility on slopes in low-gravity environments	7
A tractor hydraulic assisted embedded microprocessor-based penetrometer for soil compaction measurement	7
Modelling and simulation fundamentals in design for ground vehicle mobility Part II: Western approach	7
On the power characteristics of an unmanned tracked vehicle for autonomous transportation of agricultural payloads	7
Study on the mechanical model of footpad-terrain for walking robot moving in low gravity environment	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	7
An insight into mobility power efficiency of an automated guided vehicle performing in the presence of a hinged trailer	7
Optimization of subsoiler design using similitude-based DEM simulation and soil bin testing on cohesive-frictional artificial soil	6
Load bearing capacity of finite half space agricultural homogeneous soil	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
Unleashing the potential of IoT, Artificial Intelligence, and UAVs in contemporary agriculture: A comprehensive review	6
The effect of integrating a bio-inspired convex structure with a low-surface energy polymer on soil adhesion and friction	6

Assessment of remote sensing in measuring soil parameters for precision tillage	5
Mesomechanical analyses on the failure mechanism of the snow cluster assembly under direct shear test using discrete element method	5
The bevameter technique – Its developments and a proposed framework for its recommended practice	5
The benefit of using access materials for soil stress reduction depends on the material’s properties and vehicle mean ground pressure	5
Design and implementation of a novel apparatus for terramechanics studies of helical scrolls	5
Three-dimensional DEM tillage simulation: Validation of a suitable contact model for a sweep tool operating in cohesion and adhesion soil	5
Experimental investigation of tire traction performance on granular terrain	5
Development of a tire testing machine for evaluating the performance of tractor tires based on the soil compaction	5
Construction of a soil clod recognition bench-scale experiment for discrete element method modeling of tilling phenomena	5
Discrete element contact model and parameter calibration for clayey soil particles in the Southwest hill and mountain region	5
Tyre tread estimation from 3D contact patch measurements on the inside of a deformed tyre	5
Investigation of the predictability of mouldboard plough draught from soil mechanical strength (cone index vs. shear strength) using finite element modelling	5
Gradeability of ‘Zhu Rong’ Mars rover based on the simulated Martian terrain	4
Multi-layer skid controller design of distributed electric drive mobile platform based on the optimal slip rate to improve its driving stability	4
Investigation of steer preview methods to improve predictive control methods on off-road vehicles with realistic actuator delays	4
Learning multiobjective rough terrain traversability	4
Development and evaluation of high-speed single-wheel test for lunar exploration rover	4
A photoelastic method for stress analysis of granular terrain beneath a wheel	4
Review of modeling and validation techniques for tire-deformable soil interactions	4
Terrain classification and rock abundance analysis at Utopia Planitia using Zhurong image data based on deep learning algorithms	4
In-house instrument development and updated classical equations for compacted snow characterization	3
Numerical investigations of traction behaviors of a pneumatic tire on wet granular terrains: DE/FE simulations	3
Evaluation of in-situ relationships between variable soil moisture and soil strength using a plot-scale experimental design	3
Research on drag reduction performance of sliding plate of rice direct seeding machine based on non-smooth structure of loach surface	3
Estimation of plowing forces on vehicles driving through deep snow	3
Review on soil shear strength with loam sand soil results using direct shear test	3
Ride comfort optimization with handling constraints over rough terrain	3
Hybrid grey wolf optimizer-ANN for predicting wheel energy consumption in off-road vehicles and enhancing resource management	3
Development of DEM–ANN-based hybrid terramechanics model considering dynamic sinkage	3
A unified equation for predicting gross traction for wheels on clay over a range of braked, towed, and powered operations	3
Effects of vertical load and inflation pressure on tire-soil interaction on artificial soil	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
Efficient flexible tire-terrain interaction modelling	3
Local particle refinement in terramechanical simulations	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