LIM GUIDANCE CONTROL SYSTEMS

The feasibility of control systems for positioning the LIM with respect to the reaction rail without physical contact is examined. Preliminary design analyses are made for several representative systems. Systems for use with both a ferrous or composite reaction rail and a nonferrous rail are examined and comparisons of system performance are made. A comprehensive performance criterion is developed. Recommendations for future investigations are made. (Author)

• Corporate Authors:

  MITRE Corporation

  Bedford, MA  United States 
• Authors:
  • MUHLENBERG, J D
• Publication Date: 1970-6

Media Info

• Pagination: 175 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air cushion vehicles; Control devices; Control systems; Design; Electric power supply; Feasibility analysis; Guideways; Hydraulic equipment; Induction motors; Linear induction motors; Positioning; Railroad transportation; Servomechanisms; Structural analysis
• Uncontrolled Terms: Interaction
• Old TRIS Terms: Air cushion guidance; Fluid drives; Hydraulic servomechanisms; Mechanical guides
• Subject Areas: Design; Energy; Railroads; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00039226
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: MTR-4136-Rev-1, FRA-RT-71-46
• Contract Numbers: DOT-7-35248
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 24 1973 12:00AM