The condensation phenomenon can affect the product in terms of function and aesthetics, so it is a complaint of many users from the past, and continuous research has been conducted to solve it. A portable instrument panel is installed inside combat vehicles such as tanks and armored vehicles. Due to the nature of the combat vehicle operated in the special situation of battle, the internal heat generation of the instrument panel has increased significantly, which is presumed to be the cause of condensation inside the instrument panel. In this paper, a study on the development of subsequent processes was conducted to reduce the condensation phenomenon of the instrument panel for combat vehicles. In order to reduce the condensation phenomenon, the experiment was carried out by setting baking time and stabilization time as major factors. This paper is considered to be a reference research data for all systems in which similar assemblies are used as well as instrument panels for combat vehicles.

Military tanks and armored vehicles use tracks with excellent mobility in rough terrain, the transmission, a key component of tracked vehicle driving performance, performs shifting, steering and braking functions of tracked vehicles. There was concern about the deterioration of the driving performance of the tracked vehicle due to the occurrence of oil leakage in the output part of the transmission that rotates the track of the vehicle. Throughㅇ failure mechanism analysis and characteristic factor analysis using 4M(Man, Machine, Material, Method) quality management, it was confirmed that the factor affecting oil leakage in the output part was damage to the output shaft coupling surface, which is the contact surface of the output part oil seal. Based on this, a quality improvement plan was derived by applying a protective cap to prevent damage to the coupling surface, increasing the coupling surface hardness to improve the oil seal sealing function, and revising the work standard throughout production, process movement and assembly stages. The effectiveness of the proposed improvement was verified through a single transmission test, a power pack test, and a track vehicle installation test, and the effectiveness was verified through follow-up observation. It is expected that the improvements derived from this study will be utilized in the future analysis of similar equipment quality problems.

This study presents a systematic causal analysis of the fuel consumption rate reduction phenomenon observed in mortar-carrier tracked vehicles during driving tests. The investigation focused on identifying the root causes and developing effective improvement measures. Through comprehensive inspections and tests of the chassis and power pack components, along with data analysis, the study identified the damage of the engine flywheel housing gasket and the clogging of the transmission exhaust pump strainer as the main causes of the reduced fuel consumption rate. The causal relationship between the two phenomena was empirically proven using material composition analysis and statistical techniques, enhancing the reliability and validity of the diagnosis. Based on the root cause analysis results, improvements were implemented, including the replacement of the engine gasket and the cleaning of the transmission exhaust pump strainer. The effectiveness of the improvements was quantitatively verified, confirming a significant enhancement in fuel consumption rate and cruising range. By employing a systematic and scientific analysis methodology, this study provides a foundation for improving the reliability and maintenance efficiency of similar weapon systems and power transmission systems in general.

Better understanding the mechanism of black ice occurrence on the road in winter is necessary to reduce the socio-economic damage it causes. In this study, intensive observations of road weather elements and surface information under the influence of synoptic high-pressure patterns (22nd December, 2020 and 29th January, and 25th February, 2021) were carried out using a mobile observation vehicle. We found that temperature and road surface temperature change is significantly influenced by observation time, altitude and structure of the road, surrounding terrain, and traffic volume, especially in tunnels and bridges. In addition, even if the spatial distribution of temperature and road surface temperature for the entire observation route is similar, there is a difference between air and road surface temperatures due to the influence of current weather conditions. The observed road temperature, air temperature and air pressure in Nongong Bridge were significantly different to other fixed road weather observation points.