The University of Virginia superconducting magnetic suspension and balance facility.Description of a prototype facility comprising a superconducting magnetic suspension and balance and a supersonic wind tunnel. This facility was developed with the objectives of establishing the feasibility of applying the three-component magnetic balance concept to dynamic stability studies, and investigating design concepts and parameters that are critical for extrapolation to large-scale systems. Many important design and operational aspects, as well as safety considerations, are dictated by the cryogenic nature of this advanced-technology facility. Results of initial tests demonstrate that superconductors can be utilized safely and efficiently for wind-tunnel magnetic suspensions. At the present stage of development of this facility, controlled one-dimensional support of a spherical model has been achieved.
Document ID
19720041091
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Zapata, R. N. (Virginia, University Charlottesville, Va., United States)
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1971
Subject Category
Facilities, Research, And Support
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Symposium on Electro-Magnetic Suspension, 2nd, University of Southampton