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Other Reports
Final Report on Magnetic and Electric Field Testing of the French Train A Grande Vitesse-Atlantique (TGV-A) Rail Systems Volume I- Analysis
Keywords: Magnetic, Electric, Field testing, Transit Authority Metrorail System
Abstract: The safety of magenetically levitated (maglev) and high speed rail (HSR) trains proposed for application in the United States is the responsibility of the Federal Railroad...
Technical Reports
Verification Methodology for Fault-Tolerant, Fail-Safe Computers Applied to Maglev Control Computer System
Keywords: Magnetic levitation, Maglev, Maglev control computer, Fail safe design, Fault tolerant computer, Design for verifcation methodology, Safety and availability
Abstract: The Maglev control computer system should be designed to verifiably possess high reliability and safety as well as high availability to make Maglev a dependable and attractive...
Other Reports
Final Report on Magnetic and Electric Field Testing of the French Train A Grand Vitesse-Atlantique (TGV-A) Rail Systems: Volume II - Appendices
Keywords: Railroad Technology, Electrification, France
Abstract: The following 34 appendices contain a detailed reporting of the magnetic field characteristics measured onboard the electrified railroad and near associated facilities. The data...
Technical Reports
Compendium of Executive Summaries from the Maglev System Concept Definition Final Reports
Keywords: Technical Feasibility, Maglev, Four Team Concept
Abstract: Four 11-month system concept definition (SCD) studies, totaling more than $8.6 million, were awarded in late October 1991 to determine the technical feasibility, performance,...
Technical Reports
Maglev-Rail Intermodal Equipment and Suspension Study: Final Report
Keywords: Rail Carrier Intermodal Equipment, Maglev/Rail Interface, Guideways
Abstract: The physical and operational characteristics of four existing and planned maglev systems were surveyed pertinent to the intermoda! interface for each system. The maglev systems...