Analyses of the test techniques and applications of maglev flight tunnels

With the rapid development of high-speed and ultra-high-speed rail transportation, it is necessary to develop new wind tunnel equipment to achieve breakthroughs in the performance and test capabilities of wind tunnels. The maglev flight tunnel, which is a new concept combining vacuum pipeline train and the dynamic model test technology, can construct a test environment closer to the real state. This paper discusses basic concepts of the maglev flight tunnel, the research status and the development trend, as well as test techniques and application requirements. Firstly, the current status and development trend of traditional wind tunnels and dynamic model equipment are introduced, and the necessity of developing maglev flight tunnels is pointed out. Secondly, test techniques need to be developed in maglev flight tunnels are analyzed. Finally, perspectives on the application requirements of maglev flying wind tunnels in the field of ultra-high-speed rail transit and other fields are proposed.