AERODYNAMICS OF TUBE VEHICLE SYSTEMS

A general description of the aerodynamic aspects of tube vehicle systems is presented. The particular features of the flow field peculiar to tube vehicles are discussed. An assessment is made of the present state of understanding as well as future requirements from both the theoretical and experimental viewpoint.

• Corporate Authors:

  Planning Transport Associates, Incorporated

  P.O. Box 4824, Duke Station
  Durham, NC  United States  27706
• Authors:
  • Hammitt, A G
• Publication Date: 1970-9

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: 20 p.
• Serial:
  • High Speed Ground Transportation Journal
  • Volume: 4
  • Issue Number: 3

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aerodynamics; Intelligent transportation systems; Pneumatic conveyors; Tubing
• Old TRIS Terms: Advanced systems; Tube systems; Tube vehicles
• Subject Areas: Operations and Traffic Management; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00053726
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: High Speed Ground Transportation Journal
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 26 1976 12:00AM