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Technical Reports
Safety of High Speed Magnetic Levitation Transportation Systems: High-Speed Maglev Trains: German Safety Requirements RW-MSB (Translation of German Ragelwerk Magnetschnellbahnen-Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen )
Keywords: Magnetic levitation, Maglev, Safety, High speed ground transporation, Maglev safety regulations, German regulations
Abstract: This document is a translation of technology-specific safety requirements developed for the German Transrapid Maglev Technology. These requirements were developed by a working...
Technical Reports
Thermal Effects and Mitigation Methods for Continuous Sheet Guideways
Keywords: Continuous Sheet, Deflection, Buckling, Fracture, Fatigue
Abstract: This final report summarizes work completed in the assessment and analysis of the thermal effects and mitigation methods for continuous sheet Maglev guideway structures. The...
Other Reports
Maglev Guideway and Route Integrity Requirements: Final Interim Risk Identification Report
Keywords: Risk Assessment, Railroad Technology, Risk Mitigation
Abstract: Transportation specialists have pointed to the inherent advantages of magnetic levitation (maglev) system architectures that include dedicated guideway which precludes many...
Other Reports
National Maglev Initiative: Annual Report
Keywords: Railroad Technology, Strategic Planning, R&D
Abstract: This National Maglev Initiative (NMI) Annual Report summarizes activities carried out since the NMI's inception in the spring of 1990 through October 1991. The NMI is a...
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...