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1 Jul 1992

Technical Reports

Maglev Program Test Plan

Author
Dean deBenedet, Arnold J. Gilchrist, Linda A. Karanian

Subject Maglev

Keywords: Development Risks, Test Requirements, Test Procedures, Development Schedule

Abstract: Maglev systems represent a promising evolution in the high-speed ground transportation, offering speeds in excess of 300 mph along with the potential for low operating costs and...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/NMI-92/11
Office
RRD

1 Jun 1992

Technical Reports

Novel Cryogen-free Actively Shielded Superconducting Magnets for Maglev Vehicles

Author
M. E. Vermilyea

Subject Maglev

Keywords: Shielding, Cryogenics, Magnet System

Abstract:

This report presents the results of a research effort into the design of a shielded superconducting magnet system for a maglev vehicle. The magnet design is based on a novel...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/NMI-92/07
Office
RRD

1 May 1992

Other Reports

Noise Sources of High Speed Maglev Trains

Author
Carl Hanson, Phillip Abbot, Ira Dyer

Subject Maglev

Keywords: Environmental Impact, Noise Analysis, Noise Relationships

Abstract: Noise is a major concern when any new transportation source is introduced into the existing surface transportation network. Maglev will be no exception. Despite the perception...

Report Number
291550-1
Office
RRD

1 May 1992

Technical Reports

Advanced Low-Cost, High-Performance Guideway Concepts

Author
S. Kokkins, G. Samavedam

Subject Maglev

Keywords: Elevated Guideway, High Strength Concrete, Non Metallic Post-Tensioning, Cost Analysis

Abstract:

This report presents the results of a program to develop a high-performance, low -cost guideway configuration to meet the requirements of a United States Maglev system. This...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/N MI-9206
Office
RRD

1 Apr 1992

Technical Reports

Safety of High Speed Magnetic Levitation Transportation Systems. Magnetic Field Testing of the TR07 Maglev Vehicle and System. Volume 2. Appendices.

Author
Fred Dietrich, David Robertson, George Steiner

Subject Maglev

Keywords: guideway; wayside; magnetic fields; AC and DC; maglev; ELF; waveforms; fourier analysis

Abstract: The safety of various magnetically levitated (maglev) and high speed rail (HSR) trains proposed for application in the United States is of direct concern to the Federal Railroad...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-92/09.II
Office
RDI-20