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Technical papers

Vol. 8 No. 15 (2006): Journal 15

GripTester case – Juan Santamaría Airport. Use of Equipment for Identifying Potential Slippery Conditions

DOI:
https://doi.org/10.15517/gefa3784
Submitted
October 10, 2025
Published
2025-10-13

Abstract

Various types of equipment have been implemented worldwide to measure the coefficient of friction on aircraft taxiways. In our case, special emphasis is placed on the use of the GripTester, a British-made device whose configuration allows for continuous data collection. It operates using a braked test tire with a slip ratio of 15%. Additionally, a constant flow of water is maintained to simulate a critical scenario for aircraft operations—namely, the presence of water on the runway.

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