what is the sensor used to measure speed in diesel locomotives?

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what is the sensor used to measure speed in diesel locomotives?

2006-06-28 07:21:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering

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rotational sensor.. which is basically an inductive prox with a timming circuit to calculate revolutions.

2006-06-30 20:55:56 · answer #1 · answered by Ali S 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋

They have a sensor on the wheel to measure angular velocity, and with a known radius speed can be calculated because it is assumed the train is not allowed to slip.

2006-06-28 08:59:09 · answer #2 · answered by Brian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Speedometer

2006-06-28 07:40:08 · answer #3 · answered by WoodyBretton 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋