THE SK HECTOMETRIC SYSTEM

The SK (Soule-Kermadec) system is described which is a guided, automatic, hectometric, semi-continuous system operating on a mechanically active track. The development of the system is described, as well as each of its design characteristics. The system philosophy is also described. In the SK system, the safety is due to the fact that any deviation in the position of a vehicle with respect to that of the cable cannot have any undesirable consequences for the passengers because of the action of the progressively engaging clamp. The operating system is based on a certain elasticity. Vehicles can be inserted into or withdrawn from the system during the course of the day if required. Possibilities with regard to future developments of the SK system are also discussed.

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  Institut National de Recherche sur les Transports et leur Securite (INRETS)

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  Institut de Recherche des Transports

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• Authors:
  • Soulas, C
• Publication Date: 1987-7

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 11-16
• Serial:
  • RECHERCHE TRANSPORTS SECURITE
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Institut National de Recherche sur les Transports et leur Securite (INRETS)
  • ISSN: 0761-8980

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automated vehicle control; Safety
• Uncontrolled Terms: Guided vehicles
• Old TRIS Terms: Automated transit system; Hectometric systems
• Subject Areas: Operations and Traffic Management; Public Transportation; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00475605
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 31 1988 12:00AM