LINEAR INDUCTION MOTOR RESEARCH VEHICLE. SPEED UPGRADING TESTS

A series of linear induction motor research vehicle (LIMRV) runs were conducted at the High Speed Ground Test Center on the 6.2-mile test track. These runs were made primarily to evaluate the dynamic performance of the vehicle at speeds up to the maximum achieved, 187.9 mph. The vehicle was equipped with instrumentation that measured accelerations and displacements. Of particular interest were the motions of the trucks and suspension, and the LIM quidance system. The initial truck dynamics data evaluation indicates an increase in conicity resulting from a narrow band of wheel treadwear. Since the next series of tests will be conducted with new wheels, the problem at least initially will not be significant. Other tests run during this program provided acceleration and braking profiles. Also, some LIM electrical performance data was recorded and evaluated. (Author)

Supplemental Notes:
- See also report dated Oct 71, PB-212 041.
Corporate Authors:
AiResearch Manufacturing Company

2525 West 190th Street
Torrance, CA United States 90509
Authors:
- D'sena, G O
- Leney, J E
Publication Date: 1973-6

Media Info

Pagination: 207 p.

Subject/Index Terms

TRT Terms: Drag; Electric power; Electric power generation; Electric power transmission; Electrical systems; Evaluation; Gas turbines; Induction motors; Intelligent transportation systems; Linear induction motors; Performance evaluations; Propulsion; Rapid transit; Suspension systems; Undercarriages; Wheels
Identifier Terms: U.S. Federal Railroad Administration
Old TRIS Terms: Advanced systems; Fra; Rapid transit railways; Turboalternators
Subject Areas: Energy; Operations and Traffic Management; Public Transportation; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

Accession Number: 00051484
Record Type: Publication
Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
Report/Paper Numbers: 72-8857 Final Rpt
Contract Numbers: OHSGT-7-35399
Files: TRIS
Created Date: Feb 28 1981 12:00AM