Aerodynamics of high-speed trains

Authors
Citation
Ja. Schetz, Aerodynamics of high-speed trains, ANN R FLUID, 33, 2001, pp. 371-414
Citations number
86
Categorie Soggetti
Mechanical Engineering
Journal title
ANNUAL REVIEW OF FLUID MECHANICS
ISSN journal
00664189 → ACNP
Volume
33
Year of publication
2001
Pages
371 - 414
Database
ISI
SICI code
0066-4189(2001)33:<371:AOHT>2.0.ZU;2-S
Abstract
This review highlights me differences between me aerodynamics or high-speed trains and other types of transportation vehicles. The emphasis is on mode rn, high-speed trains, including magnetic levitation (Maglev) trains. Some of the key differences are derived from the fact that trains operate near t he ground or a track, have much greater length-to-diameter ratios than othe r vehicles, pass close to each other and to trackside structures, are more subject to crosswinds, and operate in tunnels with entry and exit events. T he coverage includes experimental techniques and results and analytical and numerical methods, concentrating on the most recent information available.