# Overview

## Preconference | 10. October 2023

**10.00 – 15.00 |** [**Pre-Conference Professional Short Course**](#preconference-or-10.-october-2023)**, Room M107, R302**

**14.00 – 17.00 | ISTVS Board of Directors Meeting, Room M107**

**18.00 – 21.00 | Ice Breaker Welcome Event,** [**Hotel Ibis Styles**](https://ibislublin.pl/hotel/o-hotelu) **(15 mins by bus)**

## Conference Day 1 | 11. October 2023

**8.00 | Registration**

**9.00 | Opening  ceremony,** [**Auditorium A1**](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Wydzia%C5%82+Mechaniczny+Politechniki+Lubelskiej/@51.2368636,22.5494581,18z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x47225770dc9116cf:0xe36065c3b66c0cf!8m2!3d51.236872!4d22.550075!16s%2Fg%2F1203nl7st?entry=ttu)\
Conference Chair Welcome — Jarosław Pytka\
President’s Address — Corina Sandu\
Journal of Terramechanics Editor-in-Chief’s Address — Vladimir Vantsevich

**10.00 | Plenary Session, Auditorium A1**\
Keynote: Prof. Jerzy Lipiec, Institute of Agrophysics, Poland\
\&#xNAN;*Vehicular traction effects on agriculture: Soil compaction and soil erosion, crop yield.* \
*Implications from the perspective of terramechanics*

**12.00 | Conference photo followed by lunch in** [**Lanczomania**](https://www.google.com/maps?ll=51.235072,22.547164\&z=17\&t=m\&hl=pl\&gl=PL\&mapclient=embed\&q=Nadbystrzycka+40A+20-619+Lublin)

**13.00 | Parallel sessions — 3 tracks — Auditorium M107/CT302/R302**

<table data-column-title-hidden data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Autonomous and robotic systems</strong> <br></td><td><p>Chair: Dr Lutz Richter</p><p>Room: M107</p></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Soil compaction I</strong></td><td><p><br><br>Chair: Prof. Junya Yamakawa</p><p>Room: CT302</p></td><td><br></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Off-road vehicle dynamics</strong></td><td><p><br>Chair: Prof. Schalk Els</p><p>Room: R302</p></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../submissions/papers/0274">0274 / <em>Deep learning method for IMU-based tracking of Martian rover</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../submissions/papers/2177">2177 / <em>Effects of road wheel load, driving speed and track slip upon stress state in sandy soil under tracked vehicle loading</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../../submissions/abstract-only#3859-analysis-for-dynamic-characteristics-of-a-tractor-cabin-during-agricultural-operations">3859 / <em>Analysis for dynamic characteristics of a tractor cabin during agricultural operations</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../submissions/papers/0709">0709 / <em>Proposal of swarm rovers’ collaborative locomotion with expansion and contraction mechanism for driving a loose slope</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../../submissions/abstract-only#2297-traction-effects-on-vertical-and-horizontal-contact-stresses-and-the-risk-of-soil-structure-def">2297 / <em>Traction effects on vertical and horizontal contact stresses and the risk of soil structure deformation</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../submissions/papers/4141">4141 / <em>Modeling and verification of a full-scale forestry vehicle real-time multi-physics digital twin</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../submissions/papers/0889">0889 / <em>Skidding suppression method using “discrete 4-wheel-drive typed rover” considering steering angle at traveling across loose slope</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../submissions/papers/3797">3797 / <em>Disturbed and naturally recovered soil surface as a ground for subsequent vehicle mobility operations</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../../submissions/abstract-only#5356-development-and-validation-of-head-feeding-combine-harvester-multibody-dynamics-simulation-mode">5356 / <em>Development and validation of head-feeding combine harvester multibody dynamics simulation model</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../submissions/papers/1453">1453 / <em>Suppressing the reduction of the traveling displacement on loose soil for rovers with the function of a wheel walking</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../../submissions/abstract-only#4895-theoretical-analysis-and-fem-simulation-of-the-interfacial-forces-between-tracked-vehicle-and-s">4895 / <em>Theoretical analysis and fem simulation of the interfacial forces between tracked vehicle and snow soil</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../../submissions/abstract-only#6955-development-of-dynamics-simulation-model-for-agricutural-tractor-according-to-agricultural-work">6955 / <em>Development of dynamics simulation model for agricutural tractor according to agricultural work</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../submissions/papers/2765">2765 / <em>Obstacle detection vision system enabling autonomous mounding on clearcuts</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../submissions/papers/6690">6690 / <em>Comparative evaluation of methods to evaluate penetration resistance for Clegg hammer and cone penetrometer</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../submissions/papers/7198">7198 / <em>Analysis of aircraft dynamics while overcoming obstacles on a grass runway</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../../submissions/abstract-only#8963-analysis-of-the-influence-of-terrain-unevenness-and-velocity-on-the-ground-pressure-exerted-by">8963 / <em>Analysis of the influence of terrain unevenness and velocity on the ground pressure</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

**14.30 | Break**

**15.00 | Parallel sessions — 3 tracks — Auditorium M107/CT302/R302**

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Autonomous and robotic systems II</strong><br></td><td><p>Chair: Prof. Genya Ishigami</p><p>Room: M107</p></td><td><p>Chair: Prof. Genya Ishigami</p><p>Room: M107</p></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Propulsion systems and engines</strong><br></td><td><p>Chair: Prof. Rafał Longwic</p><p>Room: CT302</p></td><td><p>Chair: Prof. Rafał Longwic</p><p>Room: CT302</p></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Driving systems of off-road vehicles and machines</strong></td><td><p>Chair: Massimo Martelli</p><p>Room: R302</p></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../submissions/papers/6027">6027 / <em>Digital precision planning tool for autonomous forest regeneration of mixed tree species</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../submissions/papers/4816">4816 / <em>Effects of humidity on the emissions of the diesel engines</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../submissions/papers/2437">2437 / <em>Improving predictive control methods on off-road vehicles with realistic steering preview inputs</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../submissions/papers/8151">8151 / <em>Study on estimation of traveling states using strain information on chassis of lunar and planetary exploration rovers</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../submissions/papers/7477">7477 / <em>Evaluating the pressure performance of DPF filters using engine bench analysis</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../../submissions/abstract-only#3815-data-measurement-and-performance-evaluation-of-an-electric-all-wheel-drive-tractor-during-plow">3815 / <em>Data measurement and performance evaluation of an electric all-wheel-drive tractor during plow tillage</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../submissions/papers/8672">8672 / <em>Trajectory optimization for vegetation override in off-road driving</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../../submissions/abstract-only#1166-selection-of-energy-saving-engine-mode-based-on-the-power-delivery-and-fuel-consumption-of-a-95">1166 / <em>Selection of energy saving engine mode based on the power delivery and fuel consumption of a 95-kW tractor during agricultural operations</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../../submissions/abstract-only#3893-analysis-of-load-factor-and-performance-evaluation-for-developing-an-electric-driven-tractor">3893 / <em>Analysis of load factor and performance evaluation for developing an electric driven tractor</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../submissions/papers/2145">2145 / <em>Obstacle performance and wheel failure test analysis of Zhurong rover</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../../submissions/abstract-only#4727-analysis-of-gear-durability-for-agricultural-tractor-transmission">4727 / <em>Analysis of gear durability for agricultural tractor transmission</em>4727 / <em>Analysis of gear durability for agricultural tractor transmission</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../submissions/papers/8254">8254 / <em>Characterization of the new US army cold weather all-terrain vehicle (CATV) on winter surfaces</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../../submissions/abstract-only#4976-performance-evaluation-of-autonomous-driving-lateral-control-simulation-model-of-agricultural-t">4976 / <em>Performance evaluation of autonomous driving lateral control simulation model of agricultural tractor</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

**16.30 | Break**

**17.00 | LUT Off-Road and Military Vehicle Students‘ Projects — Workshop, Prof. L. Gardyński**

## Conference Day 2 | 12. October 2023

**9.00 | Plenary session, Auditorium A1**\
Keynote: Stelios Skevakis, Hellenic Technology of Robotics, Greece\
\&#xNAN;*A novel flexible all-metal wheel for planetary exploration*

**9.45 | Plenary session, Auditorium A1**\
Keynote: Dr Andrzej Selenta, Warsaw University of Technology, Poland\
\&#xNAN;*The Bekker Project*

**10.30 | Parallel sessions — 3 tracks — Auditorium M107/CT302/R302**

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Off-road mobility modeling I</strong></td><td><p><br>Chair: Prof. Corina Sandu</p><p>Room: M107</p></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Soil characterization I</strong></td><td><p><br><br>Chair: Prof. Peter Kiss</p><p>Room: CT302</p></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Metrology in terramechanics</strong></td><td><p><br>Chair: Prof. Jerzy Józwik</p><p>Room: R302</p></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../../submissions/abstract-only#6211-wheel-soil-terramechanics-model-augmentation-using-machine-learning-across-multiple-soil-types">6211 / <em>Wheel-soil terramechanics model augmentation using machine learning across multiple soil types</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../submissions/papers/1098">1098 / <em>Simulation of change in supporting force when imparting vibration by distinct element method</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../submissions/papers/1638">1638 / <em>Analysis of tire characteristics on road surface with volcanic ash fall</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../submissions/papers/1522">1522 / <em>Tractive performance of rigid wheel in granular media using coarse-scale DEM models</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../submissions/papers/2801">2801 / <em>In Situ Soil Property Estimation for Autonomous Earthmoving Using Physics- Infused Neural Networks</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1779 / <em>The development of a dynamic vegetation override pushbar for autonomous ground vehicles</em></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../../submissions/abstract-only#6143-flexible-tire-terrain-interaction-model-for-real-time-simulations">6143 / <em>Flexible tire-terrain interaction model for real time simulations</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../../submissions/abstract-only#4336-high-fidelity-3d-dem-simulation-for-wheel-mobility-in-low-gravity-environment">4336 / <em>High-fidelity 3D-DEM simulation for wheel mobility in low gravity environment</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../submissions/papers/4595">4595 / <em>Evaluation and comparison of driving performance of a lunar exploration rover wheel in different soils</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../submissions/papers/3835">3835 / <em>Effect of steer angle rate upon tyre lateral force generation on two different soils</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../submissions/papers/4456">4456 / <em>Modeling soil-tool interaction of a cultivator sweep using DEM</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../submissions/papers/5552">5552 / <em>Vehicle drawbar test method with improved measurement and contro</em>l</a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../../submissions/abstract-only#4508-semi-empirical-terramechanics-model-for-variable-terrain-height">4508 / <em>Semi-empirical terramechanics model for variable terrain height</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../submissions/papers/6861">6861 / <em>Researches on airplane performance on a grass airfield</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

**12.00 | Lunch in Lanczomania**

**13.00 | Parallel sessions — 2 tracks — Auditorium M107/R302**

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Off-road mobility modeling II</strong><br></td><td><p>Chair: Prof. Jozsef Koveceses</p><p>Room: M107</p></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Soil characterization II</strong><br></td><td><p>Chair: Tomohiro Watanabe</p><p>Room: R302</p></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../submissions/papers/3796">3796 / <em>The issue of assessing the suitability of own simulation models for testing off-road vehicles</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../submissions/papers/2936">2936 / <em>Moisture content impacts on soil load bearing capacity and its spectral behaviour</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../submissions/papers/6736">6736 / <em>Ride comfort comparison between 4-poster and straight line driving simulations</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../submissions/papers/3493">3493 / <em>Numerical modeling of a tire on undrained saturated clay using FEM, ALE, and SPH</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../submissions/papers/0448">0448 / <em>Lunar rover discrete element method study and calibration</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../submissions/papers/9992">9992 / <em>Soil shear strength values obtained from its colour</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../../submissions/abstract-only#8859-an-efficient-and-high-fidelity-track-model-for-dynamic-simulation-of-off-road-tracked-vehicles">8859 / <em>An efficient and high-fidelity track model for dynamic simulation of off-road tracked vehicles</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../submissions/papers/7577">7577 / <em>Implementation of moving loads on ice in NRMM</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../submissions/papers/4681">4681 / <em>Simplified models of terrain-vehicle interaction for real-time applications</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../submissions/papers/1805">1805 / <em>Accelerating graph networks for real-time physics simulations</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

**14.30 | Break**

**15.00 | Parallel sessions — 2 tracks — Auditorium M107/R302**

<table data-card-size="large" data-column-title-hidden data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Soil compaction II</strong></td><td><p><br>Chair: Dr Loraine ten Damme</p><p>Room: M107</p></td><td><p>Chair: Dr Loraine ten Damme</p><p>Room: M107</p></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Innovative concepts of tires, wheels, and tracks</strong></td><td><p>Chair: Prof. Przemysław Simiński</p><p>Room: R302</p></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../submissions/papers/7523">7523 / <em>Assessing performance of light wheeled vehicles on GRC-1 using 3D scanned footprint measurements</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../submissions/papers/3280">3280 / <em>Comparison of tweels and pneumatic tires on LTATV military vehicle</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../../submissions/abstract-only#8754-characterization-of-lunar-simulant-fjs-1-toyoura-sand-and-silica-sand-with-physical-experiments">8754 / <em>Characterization of lunar simulant (FJS-1), toyoura sand, and silica sand with physical experiments and dem simulation</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../../submissions/abstract-only#6059-comparison-of-multi-tracked-running-gears-for-light-ugvs-in-terms-of-terrain-obstacles-overcomi">6059 / <em>Comparison of multi-tracked running gears for light UGVs in terms of terrain obstacles overcoming abilities</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../../submissions/abstract-only#9504-soil-deformation-model-for-efficient-simulation-of-off-road-vehicles-and-compaction-force-analy">9504 / <em>Soil deformation model for efficient simulation of off-road vehicles and compaction force analysis</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../../submissions/abstract-only#7994-longitudinal-friction-coefficient-comparison-on-actual-and-laboratory-surfaces">7994 / <em>Longitudinal friction coefficient comparison on actual and laboratory surfaces</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../submissions/papers/3507">3507 / <em>Determination of the tractive forces of a tractor based on the reconstruction of tire – soil contact surface obtained by means of photogrammetry</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../submissions/papers/9268">9268 / <em>Experiments of singkage characters of wire mesh wheel under different slip ratio</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../submissions/papers/6630">6630 / <em>Real-time measurement of tire sinkage using stereo cameras</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../../submissions/abstract-only#9716-non-pneumatic-tire-for-special-vehicle-a-review-of-selected-functional-properties">9716 / <em>Non-pneumatic tire for special vehicle – a review of selected functional properties</em></a></td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

**16.30 | Closing ceremony and awards**

**19.00 | Gala dinner —** [**Hotel Ibis Styles**](https://ibislublin.pl/hotel/o-hotelu)

## Conference Day 3 | 13. October 2023

[Technical Tour — Sulejówek](https://2023.istvs.org/conference/technical-tour)

7.30 | Departure

10.00 | Arrival at [WITPIS Sulejówek](https://www.witpis.eu/pl/)

10.15 | Welcome by MIAAT officer and a short presentation of the programme

10.20 | Presentation of the Institute (indoor)

10.35 | Presentation of the laboratories (outdoor/indoor, talk to test engineers/researchers)

11.30 | Test-show of military vehicles: Jelcz, Tareo, Rosomak (outdoor, in action)

13.00 | Refreshments (Military pea soup + coffee/tea)

13.30 | End and farewell to the participants of the trip

14.00 | Departing from Sulejówek

15.30 | [Kazimierz Dolny](https://www.kazimierz-dolny.pl/turystyka/), lunch in a restaurant

16.00 | Visiting Kazimierz Dolny

18.00 | Departing for Lublin

## Student Projects Workshop

Hands-on demonstrations of Lublin University of Technology student projects in off-road and military vehicles will be ongoing through the conference. Here are a few examples. [See all the projects that will be on display](https://2023.istvs.org/program/student-projects).

### Off-Road and Military Vehicles | Lublin University of Technology

<div align="left" data-full-width="false"><figure><img src="https://990797645-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FDhgUXXdZkZV5qvDg6odb%2Fuploads%2FVMir6t1VIVzFHD3soI0p%2Fi_buggy.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=63f65388-31d8-4b5f-8e84-7155b9dfa041" alt=""><figcaption><p><strong>BUGGY 4x4.</strong> A prototype of a light off-road vehicle with improved trafficability and versatile use proposed by the Lublin University of Technology for the army and public order services.</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="https://990797645-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FDhgUXXdZkZV5qvDg6odb%2Fuploads%2FntHw7xSj4Mqi5QziFx7p%2Fi_zuk.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=3ef32990-5b66-40d7-833a-5bc37f9d6dc4" alt=""><figcaption><p><strong>ŻUK 6x6.</strong> A small tipper with all-wheel drive and the possibility of configuring the drive 6x2, 6x4, and 6x6. Has a cab that opens like in larger trucks and other improvements for off-road use.</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="https://990797645-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FDhgUXXdZkZV5qvDg6odb%2Fuploads%2FXItyo2yiCPNWlpsh7X6f%2Fi_polonez.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=3740804d-17ae-4e5d-88d9-697ff5b40db0" alt=""><figcaption><p><strong>HYBRID POLONEZ</strong> Students installed an additional axle. Steel tracks are mounted on the wheels of the two rear axles and skids on the front axle wheels, thanks to which the vehicle is able to overcome snowy areas.</p></figcaption></figure></div>