Topic
Ground effect train
About: Ground effect train is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 2 publications have been published within this topic receiving 8 citations.
Papers
Patent•
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18 Jul 2012
TL;DR: In this article, a ground effect train is characterized by the use of lifting airfoils mounted on the lower portion of a train body, where the train body width is greatly reduced and the floor area is decreased.
Abstract: A ground-effect train relates to the field of rail traffic, and is characterized in that lifting airfoils are mounted on the lower portion of a train body The technical scheme of an existing ground-effect train includes that lifting airfoils are mounted on two sides of a train body, so that the width and the floor area of the train body are increased The lifting airfoils are mounted on the lower portion of the train body, so that the train body width is greatly reduced, the floor area is decreased, and pneumatic efficiency of the lifting airfoils is also improved The ground-effect train has the advantages of small floor area, compact structure, high pneumatic efficiency and the like, and creates conditions for popularization and application for ground-effect train technology The ground-effect train is mainly applicable to rail transportation tools
6 citations
Patent•
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5 Jan 1995
TL;DR: In this paper, a ground effect train is described, where the air cushion between a vehicle and a travelway extends essentially over the entire width of the vehicle, as a result of which a maximum lifting force for the vehicle can be achieved.
Abstract: A ground effect train is described. In the ground effect train according to the invention the air cushion between a vehicle and a travelway extends essentially over the entire width of the vehicle, as a result of which a maximum lifting force for the vehicle can be achieved. The air cushion is bounded by side walls which extend over the upper side of the travelway. As a result, the side walls serve to provide guidance and no rails are necessary.
2 citations
Performance Metrics
| Year | Papers |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |