Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Videos

Started by SkiBachelor, Aug 17 2006 10:28 PM

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#1 SkiBachelor

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Posted 17 August 2006 - 10:28 PM

While browsing the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway website tonight, I came across some cool videos about the tram and how it works.

http://www.pstramway...istory-tech.asp
http://www.pstramway.com/video.asp

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#2 Emax

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Posted 18 August 2006 - 04:52 AM

Neat site.

TECHNICAL FACTS Elevation of lower terminal (Valley Station): 2,643ft 806m ASL

Elevation of upper terminal (Mountain Station): 8,516ft 2597m ASL

Difference of elevation: 5,873ft 1,791m Actual length traveled along cables: 12,780ft 3,895m

Average gradient: 26 degrees

Maximum gradient: 42 degrees

Number of intermediate towers: 5

The first tower is the tallest at approximately 227ft

Car dimensions: 8ft high inside 18ft in diameter

Weight (carriage, hanger and cabin) empty: 22,000lb 10,000kg

Weight (carriage, hanger and cabin) loaded: 13,600lb 6,200kg

Total weight: 35,600lb 16,200kg

Capacity of each car: Approx. 80 passengers plus 1 car operator

Maximum existing traveling speed: 1,970 linear feet per minute. 21 mph 10 m/sec

Maximum future traveling speed: 2,165 linear feet per minute. 24 mph 11 m/sec

Maximum possible traveling speed while passing towers: 1,575 linear feet per minute 18 mph 8 m/sec

System of electric drive: 3 Phase Regenerative D.C. SCR

Maximum output of DC hoist motor: 1,100 HP 1,350 KW Continuous output: 675 HP

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