Wednesday, March 11, 2009

How to Determine your Speed by Wheel

1. Calculate the revolutions per minute (RPM's) with an estimated slip and known pitch.

2. Calculate the "slip".

3. Calculate the speed of advance with estimated slip.

4. Calculate the distance run with an estimated slip and known revolutions per day.

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