TEST TRAIN PROGRAM. SYSTEM INSTRUMENTATION MANUAL

The report describes current instrumentation installed aboard the Department of Transportation Test Train. The instrumentation is designed to gather research data on various rail research projects. The major discussion in this report covers the Track Geometry System aboard the test train, and the operation and calibration of this system. (Author)

• Corporate Authors:

  ENSCO, Incorporated

  5400 Port Royal Road
  Springfield, VA  United States  22151
• Authors:
  • Gerhardt, C L
  • May, J T
• Publication Date: 1972-1

Media Info

• Pagination: 168 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alignment; Communication systems; Digital computers; Electric power supply; Inspection; Instrumentation; Railroad cars; Railroad tracks; Reliability; Sensors; Structural design; Test trains
• Uncontrolled Terms: Track geometry
• Old TRIS Terms: Checkout equipment; Digital recording systems; Intercommunication systems
• Subject Areas: Energy; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00039872
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: Ann Rpt
• Contract Numbers: DOT-FR-00015
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 9 1976 12:00AM