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Other Reports
Interim Report on Magnetic Field Testing of TR07 Maglev Vehicle and System, Conducted August 1990
Keywords: Environment Impact, Health Impact, Railroad Technology
Abstract: As part of the United States National Maglev Initiative, the Departments of Transportation and Energy and the Army Corps of Engineers are working together to evaluate and clarify...
Other Reports
Safety of High Speed Magnetic Levitation Transportation Systems: Preliminary Safety Review of the Transrapid Maglev System
Keywords: Safety Evaluation, TR-07, Risk Assessment
Abstract: [From the Introduction] This Executive Summary of the first interim report, Safety of High Speed Magnetic Levitation Transportation Systems, presents a preliminary safety review...
Technical Reports
Review and Analysis of Railroad Passenger Car Waste Retention Systems, Volume I: Report and Appendices A and B
Keywords: Toilet, Waste-Retention Technologies, Test Programs, Cost Evaluations
Abstract: The traditional practice of dumping railroad toilet and other waste directly onto the tracks is still used on most passenger cars operated by Amtrak. However, this practice is...
Other Reports
Bibliographic Reference of Magnetic Levitation and Linear Electric Motors Patents: Users Guide
Keywords: Magnetic Levitation Bibliographic System, Patent Profiles, Computer Program
Abstract: Magnetic Levitation Bibliographic System (Maglev) is a software program which primarily consists of a Keyword List and numerous Patent Profiles with Abstracts (Patent). A user can...
Other Reports
Broad Agency Announcement No. 90-1: Magnetic Levitation Transportation System Technology Assessment
Keywords: Railroad Technology, Economic Analysis, Environmental Impact
Abstract: [From the Preface] Magnetically levitated (maglev) systems represent the latest evolution in high speed ground transportation, offering speeds that can exceed 134 m/s (300 mph)...