KINETIC ENERGY

  One of the functions of the brake system is to absorb the heat energy developed during braking.  The majority of this heat is absorbed by the brake disc.  The larger the mass of the disc, the more heat energy it is able to absorb.  A well designed brake system will provide adequate disc mass without excessive weight.  As you can see from the formula on the left, kinetic energy is a function of the mass (weight) of the aircraft and its landing speed.

The following table lists the kinetic energy values for Grove wheel and brake assemblies