CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR HIGHWAY TRAINS

Abstract

The results of a program to study and test systems to control the engines of self-propelled cargo units coupled into a centrally controlled trackless train that can operate under highway and off-road conditions are presented. The control systems tested included simple masterslave throttle (or fuel rack) control and complex feedback-signal control. A multiple-engine trackless train is feasible and can be built at the present state-of-the-art, provided a totally unsuitable control system is not chosen. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0270234

Entities

Organizations

  • Stevens Institute of Technology

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Closed Loop Systems
  • Control Systems
  • Engineering
  • Feedback
  • Self Propelled

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.