A two-degree-of-freedom model for magnetically levitated finite length vehicles incorporating sway and yaw dynamics is formulated. Aerodynamic lateral forces and yawing moments on the vehicle resulting from constant speed wind gusts are computed using analytical techniques. Computer simulations are run for three vehicle speeds and three apparent mass factors. It is shown that higher apparent mass factors can be instrumental in reducing peak displacements and acceleration levels. The guidance-to-lift ratio is not as much affected by an increase in apparent mass factor as are the displacements and accelerations.


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    Title :

    Dynamic Response of Finite Length Maglev Vehicles Subjected to Crosswind Gusts


    Contributors:
    D. P. Garg (author) / T. M. Barrows (author)

    Publication date :

    1980


    Size :

    64 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English