TRACK GEOMETRY SURVEY DEVICE FOR LIM RESEARCH VEHICLE TEST TRACK

A track survey device was designed, built and operated to measure the geometry of the FRA Linear Induction Motor Test Track at Pueblo, Colorado. A laser beam is used for the measurement of profile and alignment; an electronic level for the measurement of superelevation and mechanical sensors for both support rail and reaction rail gages. The measurement is stored in magnetic tape for processing.

• Record URL:
  • https://railroads.dot.gov/elibrary/track-geometry-survey-device-lim-research-vehicle-test-track
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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Sponsored by the Federal Railroad Administration.
• Corporate Authors:

  General Applied Science Lab, Inc

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• Authors:
  • Medecki, H
  • Panunzio, S
• Publication Date: 1973-10

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Features: Figures; Photos; Tables;
• Pagination: 110 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alignment; Data collection; Lasers; Linear induction motors; Rail gauge; Railroad tracks; Reaction rails; Structural design
• Identifier Terms: Transportation Technology Center
• Uncontrolled Terms: Track geometry
• Old TRIS Terms: Track alignment; Track gauge; Track profile
• Subject Areas: Design; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00095720
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Federal Railroad Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: FRA-ORD & D-74-36 Final Rpt.
• Contract Numbers: DOT-FR-10016
• Files: TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Jul 15 1976 12:00AM