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Terrain Measurement and Mobility Metrics Working Group

ISTVS now has working groups for discussions on the latest standards and best practices for mobility!

Co-lead by Dr. Mehari Tekeste and Dr. Tom Way

More details on the working group will be updated. Announcements will also be sent out. Find below a rough draft of the same!

About the Working Group

The Terrain Measurement and Mobility Metrics Working Group is a new initiative under ISTVS focused on advancing the science and practice of terrain characterization and mobility performance metrics. This group brings together experts and practitioners to exchange ideas, define standards, and promote best practices in the field.

What We Do

The group will explore key challenges and emerging trends in terrain measurement and mobility analysis, setting clear goals and defining the scope of its work within the ISTVS community.

Who Can Join

Membership criteria and the process for joining will be outlined soon. Participation may be open to ISTVS members or by invitation.

Member Roles

Members are expected to contribute actively through discussions, collaborative projects, and shared research. Details on expectations and communication norms will be shared.

Group Structure

Leadership will follow a chair/co-chair model with potential subcommittees or task forces. Leadership selection and governance details will be provided.

Meetings

The group will meet regularly (frequency and format to be confirmed) to review progress, share insights, and plan next steps.

Expected Outcomes

Deliverables may include white papers, technical reports, conference presentations, or recommendations for new standards and tools.

Sharing Our Work

Findings will be published through ISTVS channels such as the website, newsletters, journals, and relevant conferences.

Collaborations

The group will coordinate with other ISTVS members, institutions, and external stakeholders to maximize impact and knowledge exchange.

Get Involved

More details on how to join and the date of the first meeting will be available soon. For inquiries, please contact Dr. Mehari Z. Tekeste [mtekeste@iastate.edu].


About the Working Group leaders

Dr. Mehari Z. Tekeste

Dr. Thomas R. Way

Professor Mehari Z. Tekeste, Director of Soil Machine Dynamic Laboratory (SMDL), Associate Professor of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USA. 
E-mail: mtekeste@iastate.edu

Dr. Thomas R. Way, Agricultural Engineer, USDA-ARS National Soil Dynamics Laboratory, Auburn, AL, USA.
E-mail: tom.way@usda.gov