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1
Feb
1975
Technical Reports
Conceptual Design and Analysis of the Tracked Magnetically Levitated Vehicle Technology Program (TMLV). Repulsion Scheme. Executive Summary
Subject
High-Speed Passenger Rail,
Maglev
Keywords: Vehicle Dynamics, Ride Quality, Superconducting Magnets, Guideway and Systems Analysis
Abstract: This report is an Executive Summary of FRA report 0R&D-75-21 which summarizes studies to establish the technology of repulsion magnetic suspension for ultimate use in a...
Report Number
FRA-OR&D-75-21C
Office
RRD
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
Jul
1973
Technical Reports
Human Factors Countermeasures to Improve Highway-Railway Intersection Safety
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Safety Performance Measures
Keywords: driver behavior, driver attitudes
Abstract: This report describes considerations and experimental design recommendations for evaluating the effectiveness of grade crossing accident prevention measures.
Report Number
DOT HS-800 888
Office
RDI-24
1
Mar
1973
Technical Reports
Preliminary Design Studies of Magnetic Suspensions for High Speed Ground Transportation
Subject
High-Speed Passenger Rail,
Maglev
Keywords: Tracked Levitated Vehicles, Ride Quality, Superconductiong Magnets
Abstract: This report examines certain critical problem areas relative to magnetic suspension of high-speed vehicles and develops a baseline design for a TMLRV (tracked magnetically...
Report Number
FRA-RT-73-27
Office
RDI-21