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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
Jan
1975
Other Reports
FRA Guide for Preparing Accidents/Incidents Reports
Subject
Best Practices
Keywords: Accident Reports, Incident Reports, Guidelines
Abstract: Railroad should refer to this guide in preparing FRA accident/incident report forms. Further reference should be made to 49 C.F.R. 225. These instructions are intended solely as...
Office
RRS
1
Aug
1974
Technical Reports
Guidelines for Enhancement of Visual Conspicuity of the Trailing End of Trains
Subject
Accident Reduction,
Best Practices
Keywords: Train Collision, Train Visibility, Collision Avoidance
Abstract: This report summarizes a comprehensive study of potential means of reducing the probability of train-train collisions through enhancement of the visual conspicuity of the...
Report Number
FRA-ORD&D-75-7
Office
RDI-23
1
Aug
1974
Technical Reports
Introduction to the Application of the DYNALIST Computer Program to the Analysis of Rail Systems Dynamics
Subject
Best Practices
Keywords: Rail Vehicle Dynamics, Dynamic Systems, Models
Abstract: DYNALIST, a computer program that extracts complex eigenvalues and eigenvectors for dynamic systems described in terms of matrix equations of motion, has been acquired and made...
Report Number
FRA-ORD&D-75-2
Office
RDI-22
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