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Technical Reports
Safety of High Speed Magnetic Levitation Transportation Systems: Final Report on Magnetic Field Testing of TR-07 Maglev Vehicle, Volume I - Analysis
Keywords: Guideway, Wayside, Passenger Compartment, AC and DC, 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...
Technical Reports
Evaluation of Concepts for Safe Speed Enforcement
Keywords: Safety Analysis, Safety Performance, Maglev Control System
Abstract: This final report evaluates the suitability of existing and developmental safe speed enforcement concepts/systems for application to a high-speed maglev control system in the U.S...
Technical Reports
Maglev Guideway and Route Integrity Requirements - Comprehensive Report
Keywords: Safety, Risks, Hazard Mitigation
Abstract: New modes of travel imply new hazards and increased risk from old hazards. Lightweight magnetic levitation (maglev) vehicles, operated at high speed, may be subject to increased...
Other Reports
Maglev Program Test Plan: Final Interim Test Requirements Analysis Report
Keywords: Risk Assessment, Literature Review, Operational Concepts
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to identify test requirements for a national maglev development program. This interim report is submitted in accordance with the Maglev Test Plan...
Other Reports
Guideway Structural Design and Power/Propulsion/Braking in Relation to Guideways
Keywords: Guideway Configurations, Cost Analysis, Guideway Evaluation
Abstract: This report has analyzed electromagnetic and mechanical designs for a magnetically levitated train system with nominal specifications: maximum speed: 500 km/hr (300 mph);...