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Technical Reports
Guideway Structural Design and Power/Propulsion/Braking in Relation to Guideways
Keywords: Braking System, Superconductor, Railroad Technology
Abstract: This final report summarizes work completed in the investigation of the power, propulsion, and braking systems for five (5) different electrodynamic (EDS) Maglev configurations....
Other Reports
Guideway Structural Design and Power/Propulsion/Braking in Relation to Guideways: Appendix B
Keywords: Braking Systems, Superconductor, Railroad Technology
Abstract: This final report summarizes work completed in the investigation of the power, propulsion, and braking systems for five (5) different electrodynamic (EDS) Maglev configurations....
Technical Reports
Linear Synchronous Motors for Maglev
Keywords: Position Sensing, Guideways, Power Electronics, Helical Winding, Power Distribution
Abstract: This paper is based in large part on work done in the DOT sponsored study, "Low Cost Linear Synchronous Motor Propulsion for Maglev." The principal objectives are to create a...
Technical Reports
Noise from High Speed Maglev Systems
Keywords: Aeroacoustics, Noise Criteria, Noise Testing Facility, Noise Sources, Maglev Design Guidelines, High Speed Rail Noise, Environmental Noise
Abstract: Noise levels from magnetically-levitated trains (maglev) at very high speed may be high enough to cause environmental noise impact in residential areas. Aeroacoustic sources...
Other Reports
National Maglev Initiative
Keywords: Safety, Railroad Technology, Passenger Rail
Abstract: This brochure describes the National Maglev Initiative.