HIGH-SPEED DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE OF THE LINEAR INDUCTION MOTOR RESEARCH VEHICLE

The linear induction motor research vehicle (LIMRV) recently set a world speed record of 255.7 mph for steel-wheel-on-steel-rail vehicles during a series of test runs conducted on the 6.2 mile-long experimental track at the Transportation Test Center, Pueblo, Colorado. This paper presents performance data on LIMRV dynamics associated with acceleration, steady-state operation, and braking, as recorded during these tests. Actual test results are compared with analytical predictions. Difficulties encountered are discussed and their solutions described.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Prepared for a meeting Nov. 17-20, 1975.
• Corporate Authors:

  Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

  400 Commonwealth Drive
  Warrendale, PA  United States  15096
• Authors:
  • Chi, C C
  • D'Sena, G
• Publication Date: 1975

Media Info

• Pagination: 11 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: High speed vehicles; Intelligent transportation systems; Linear induction motors; Test vehicles
• Identifier Terms: Transportation Technology Center
• Old TRIS Terms: Advanced systems; High speed ground vehicles
• Subject Areas: Operations and Traffic Management; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00132923
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Report/Paper Numbers: #751060 Preprint
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 5 1976 12:00AM