Basic concept of system incorporates monorail beam supporting automated, self-propelled cars to transport passengers and their personal baggage; system as proposed for Braniff application consists of closed loop with three stops, cars moving between stations at parking lot ticketing center and terminal lobby, with one additional stop at baggage claim area; system also includes storage spur near terminal station; general characteristics and operation of system; details of jetrail control system consisting of vehicle dispatching, safety subsystem, and propulsion control; other applications of jetrail concept such as urban transportation and commodity transportation. (12803)


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    Title :

    Jetrail -- Automated system for transportation of passengers, baggage, and commodities


    Additional title:

    SAE Paper


    Contributors:
    Adams, G.J. (author) / Warner, H.L. (author) / Grimes, B.B. (author)

    Conference:

    SAE Meeting ; 1968 Ground equipment


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1968


    Size :

    6 pages


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


    Jetrail — An Automated System for Transportation of Passengers, Baggage, and Commodities

    Grimes, B. B. / Adams, George J. / Warner, H. L. | SAE Technical Papers | 1968


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