NTL Record

Title Dynamic Test Program, Contact Power Collection for High Speed Tracked Vehicles
Record ID 49800
Personal Name
Creator
Spenny, C. H.
Source 34p. in various pagings
Corporate Creator John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)
Corporate
Contributor
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration
Publisher United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration
Publication Date 19730101
Language English
Abstract A laboratory test program is defined for determining the dynamic characteristics of a contact power collection system for a high speed tracked vehicle. The use of a hybrid computer is conjuntion with hydraulic exciters to simulate the expected dynamic environment is described. A laboratory setup for examing the effects of brush friction is also described.
Rosap ID dot:11223
Rosap URL https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/11223
TRT Terms Dynamic tests; Tracked vehicles; High speed rail; Dynamic loads; Electric railroads; Third rail; Tracked air cushion vehicles; Rapid transit; Intelligent transportation systems
General Subjects Power Collection; High Speed Tracked Vehciles
Classification NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - High Speed Ground Transportation;
NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - RAIL TRANSPORTATION;
NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - Rail Safety
Geographical
Coverage
United States
Report Number DOT-TSC-FRA-72-17; FRA-RT-73-29
Resource type Tech Report
URL https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/49000/49800/49800/DOT-TSC-FA-72-17.pdf
Format PDF
Database NTL Digital Repository