This report describes and assesses the Tunnel Train System at Houston Intercontinental Airport; it was installed in 1972 as a replacement of an earlier battery-powered tug system. It provides a good example of the problems associated with fitting an AGT system into an existing environment. Information and data were collected by the authors through surveys of technical literature; formal site visits; interviews with operators, management, and engineering personnel; and a visit to the system manufacturer. In the proposed extension of the terminal, the airport will have to decide whether to upgrade or extend the tunnel train or to install a new system. In terms of current demand, the system serves its purpose adequately.


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    Title :

    Assessment of the Tunnel Train System at Houston Intercontinental Airport


    Contributors:
    A. M. Yen (author)

    Publication date :

    1977


    Size :

    98 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English