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Title:

ALL-WEATHER PROTECTION FOR AGT GUIDEWAYS AND STATIONS

Accession Number:

00193900

Record Type:

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Order URL: http://worldcat.org/issn/0360859X

Abstract:

This paper presents a synopsis of the state-of-the-art review of winter weather protection for existing AGT (automated guideway transit) systems conducted as part of the U.S. Department of Transportation UMTA sponsored AGT Guideway and Station Technology Project. The objective of this paper is to identify the problems, experiences, and techniques associated with winter weather operation of AGT systems. The information presented was compiled through a literature search and from information provided by system and equipment operators and manufacturers. Bottom-supported, rubber-tired AGT vehicle systems are the focus of the paper as they are the only type of AGT system with significant winter operational experience. These systems include Bendix at Toronto Zoo, Boeing at Morgantown, Ford at Fairlane, Vought at Airtrans, and the Westinghouse test tracks at South Park and West Mifflin. Three AGT guideway-related areas are identified as being most susceptible to the adverse effects of winter weather--power and signal collection, maintenance of traction, and switching. The problems experienced and countermeasures currently employed in each of these areas are presented. The countermeasures include mechanical, thermal, chemical, abrasive, manual, and other approaches. The paper also identifies techniques which warrant further investigation to improve AGT all-weather operation. /Authors/

Supplemental Notes:

This paper appeared in TRB Special Report 185, Snow Removal and Ice Control Research. Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved

Monograph Accession #:

00193845

Corporate Authors:

Transportation Research Board

500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001 United States

Authors:

Stevens, Robert D
Nicarico, Thomas J

Pagination:

pp 337-342

Publication Date:

1979

Serial:

Transportation Research Board Special Report

Issue Number: 185
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISSN: 0360-859X

Conference:

Second International Symposium on Snow Removal and Ice Control Research

Location: Hanover New Hampshire, United States
Date: 1978-5-15 to 1978-5-19
Sponsors: Transportation Research Board; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory; U.S. Department of Transportation

Media Type:

Print

Features:

Figures (6) ; Tables (1)

Old TRIS Terms:

Subject Areas:

Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Railroads; Terminals and Facilities; Vehicles and Equipment

Files:

TRIS, TRB, ATRI, STATEDOT

Created Date:

Jun 13 1979 12:00AM