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Other Reports
Final Report on Magnetic and Electric Field Testing of the French Train A Grande Vitesse-Atlantique (TGV-A) Rail Systems Volume I- Analysis
Keywords: Magnetic, Electric, Field testing, Transit Authority Metrorail System
Abstract: The safety of magenetically levitated (maglev) and high speed rail (HSR) trains proposed for application in the United States is the responsibility of the Federal Railroad...
Technical Bulletins
Jurisdiction Over Tourist / Scenic / Excursion Railroads
Abstract: Regarding Technical Bulletin G-91-14, "Jurisdictional Policy Toward Tourist and Plant Railroads", attached herewith is a subsequest letter from Administrator Carmichael, dated...
Technical Reports
Inductive Interference in Rapid Transit Signaling Systems, Volume II: Suggested Test Procedures
Keywords: Inductive EMI, Rail System EMI, EMI Measurements
Abstract: Methods for detecting and quantifying the levels of inductive electromagnetic interference produced by solid state rapid transit propulsion equipment and for determining the...
Technical Reports
Inductive Interference in Rapid Transit Signaling Systems, Volume I: Theory and Background
Keywords: Automatic Train Control Systems, Chopper-Controlled Propulsion Systems, Audio-Frequency Signaling Systems
Abstract: This report analyzes the problem of inductive interference with audio-frequency signaling caused by chopper-controlled propulsion systems on rapid transit vehicles. After...
Technical Reports
Laboratory and Field Testing of NYCTA Power Frequency Track Circuits
Keywords: AC Propulsion Control Systems; Electromagnetic Interference; Power Frequency Signaling System
Abstract: This report addresses the possible electromagnetic interference between the electronic AC propulsion control systems and the signaling and train control systems. The potential...