VICS-120, A TUBE-VEHICLE SYSTEM TEST FACILITY

A large test facility designated the VICS-120 has been designed, constructed and operated at the Caltech Jet Propulsion laboratory as part of the research in support of the aerodynamic and ventilation section of a handbook on subway design. Tests can be conducted under both equilibrium and non-equilibrium model velocity conditions. Design concepts, instrumentation, and an outline of construction details as well as operational procedures and models are described. The kinds of testing suitable for a facility of this type are discussed and examples of the various forms of data obtained are presented.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Institute of Environmental Sciences, 19th Annual Technical Meeting Proceedings, Anaheim, California, 2-5 April 1973.
• Corporate Authors:

  Institute of Environmental Sciences

  940 East Northwest Highway
  Mount Prospect, IL  United States  60056
• Authors:
  • Marte, J E
• Publication Date: 1973

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 448-459

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Intelligent transportation systems; Pneumatic conveyors; Tubing
• Old TRIS Terms: Advanced systems; Tube systems; Tube vehicles
• Subject Areas: Operations and Traffic Management; Public Transportation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00051461
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Report/Paper Numbers: Proceeding
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 5 1981 12:00AM