DYNAMICS, CONTROL AND RIDE QUALITY OF A MAGNETICALLY LEVITATED HIGH SPEED GROUND VEHICLE

A theoretical study of the vertical and transversal movement of a magnetically-suspended vehicle controlled by retroaction of its movement on the suspension forces. The irregularities of the track, and the quality of movement of the vehicle, are shown by means of spectra indicating the density of the amplitudes and accelerations. The author carries out a mathematical investigation into the parameters which have the most favourable effect on the suspension current, and the most advantageous types of supporting track. He arrives at the conclusion that satisfactory running quality, equivalent to that of the flight of an aircraft in calm weather, can be ensured at a suspended height of some 25 centimetres, with a regulating current of approximately 16% of the suspension current, and guiding surfaces which are perpendicular to suspension surface.

• Authors:
  • Wilkie, F
• Publication Date: 1972-12

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 27 p.
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research /UK/
  • Volume: 6
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: Pergamon Press, Incorporated

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Intelligent transportation systems; Magnetic levitation
• Old TRIS Terms: Advanced systems
• Subject Areas: Operations and Traffic Management; Public Transportation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00048275
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Railway Documentation, Selection of
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 11 1974 12:00AM