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Oct
1992
Technical Reports
Advanced Train Control System Evaluation
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: ATCS Display, Alternative Display, Study
Abstract: This study was an evaluation of whether an Advanced Train Control System (ATCS) helped, hindered or was neutral with respect to the train handling and operating rule observance of...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-92/32
Office
RRD
1
Oct
1992
Technical Reports
Evaluation of Two Prototype Devices for Non-Destructively Measuring Stresses in Railroad Wheels
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Nondestructive Evaluation, NDE, Residual Stress Measurement
Abstract: Two devices designed to non-destructively determine the residual stress state of railroad wheels were evaluated. The first device was a magnetoacoustic design developed by the...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-92/15
Office
RRD
1
Oct
1992
Technical Reports
Low Cost Guideways for Maglev
Subject
Maglev
Keywords: Reinforced Concrete Design, Structural Design, Dynamic Beam Analysis, Fiber Reinforced Plastic, Spreadsheet Analysis Program, Magnetic Field Calculation
Abstract: This report presents results of research aimed at developing structural requirements for a guideway to be used for maglev systems. The work progresses from initial conceptual...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/NMI - 92/16
Office
RRD
1
Oct
1992
Technical Reports
Maglev System Concept Definition: Maglev System Concept Definition Report
Subject
Maglev
Keywords: Superconducting Magnet, Guideway, Vehicle, Linear Motor, Cryostat, Bogie, System Costs
Abstract: This report presents the Foster-Miller Maglev System Concept, which is based on the electrodynamic repulsive principle using superconducting magnets. The system uses a null-flux...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-92/01
Office
RRD
30
Sep
1992
Other Reports
System Concept Definition Report for the National Maglev Initiative: Volume 1
Subject
Maglev
Keywords: Executive Summary, System Specifications, Performance Analysis, Environmental Impact
Abstract: Existing transportation technology is nearing saturation and cannot meet projected demands. Airlines have saturated the airspace at major hubs. Automobiles will require 40-lane...
Office
RRD