The results of the first tests of the Tracked Levitated Research Vehicle (TLRV) in the guideway at the High Speed Ground Test Center (HSGTC) are presented for the body/chassis suspension mode. Vehicle dynamic response behavior and secondary suspension characteristics are discussed. Braking performance is discussed for the speed range from 0 to 78 mph.
Tracked Levitated Research Vehicle Periodic Test Summary Report, Body/Chassis Suspension Aeropropelled Smooth Guideway
1974
160 pages
Report
No indication
English
Road Transportation , Tracked air cushion vehicles , Suspension systems(Vehicles) , Dynamic response , Dynamic braking , Stability , Damping , Control , Research , High speed ground transportation , Guideways , Guideway transportation , Tracked levitated research vehicles , DOT/4DZ/DC , TLRV(Tracked Levitated Research Vehicles)