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1
Apr
1974
Technical Reports
Parameter Optimization Studies of Magnetic Suspensions for High Speed Ground Transportation
Subject
Maglev
Keywords: magnetic levitation; high speed ground transportation; lift-to-drag ratio; non-linear magnetic behavior; finite-height guideways; slotted and ladder tracks
Abstract: The present study is part of a program, sponsored by the Office of Research, Development and Demonstrations, Federal Railroad Administration, to investigate efficient, cost-...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-74/42
Office
RDI-21
1
Mar
1974
Technical Reports
An Evaluation of the Dynamics of a Magnetically Levitated Vehicle
Subject
Maglev
Keywords: Maglev, High Speed Ground Transportation, Stability, Test Vehicle, Experiments
Abstract: An analytical and experimental evaluation was made of the stability and dynamic characteristics of a small scale magnetically levitated vehicle. The vehicle was levitated over...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-74/41
Office
RDI-22
1
Jan
1974
Other Reports
Cooperative Research Effort Among Railroads, Railroad Associations, Industry and Government
Subject
Best Practices,
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: Conference Proceedings, Railroad Engineering Conference, Vehicle Design
Abstract: This 11th Annual Railroad Engineering Conference, now sponsored by the Federal Railroad Administration, had as its purpose: To provide a forum for parties interested in the...
Report Number
FRA-ORD/D-75-73
Office
RRD
1
Jan
1974
Technical Reports
Characterization of Drawgear Systems During Coupler Angling
Subject
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: Couplers, Derailments, Mathematical Models, Superelevation, Steering
Abstract: This reference manual on lateral force characteristics of various types of draft gears and couplers under draft and buff loads during angling was developed as part of the Track...
Report Number
R-187
Office
RDI-21
1
Jan
1974
Other Reports
Eighth Report on the Railroad Technology Program
Subject
Best Practices,
Intelligent Railroad Systems
Keywords: Research and Development, Safety, Railroad Research Information Service
Abstract: This annual report by the Secretary of Transportation serves as an information source for those having a technological interest in FRA's research, development and demonstration...
Office
RRD