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1
Feb
2002
Other Reports
Spatial Analysis of Childhood Leukemia in Relation to 25-Hz and 60-Hz Magnetic Fields Along the Washington-New Haven Rail Line
Subject
Maglev
Keywords: Environmental Impact, Cancer, Northeast Corridor
Abstract: The failure to observe increased leukemia in laboratory animals with chronic exposures to a wide range of power frequency (50/60 Hz) magnetic field intensities contrasts with an...
Report Number
DTR-S97-P-8059
Office
RRD
1
May
1995
Technical Reports
Investigation of Local Commutation as Applied to Linear Synchronous Motors for Use as a Maglev Propulsion System
Subject
Maglev
Keywords: Distributed Control, Power Transfer, Railroad Technology
Abstract: The Locally Commutated Linear Synchronous Motor (LCLSM) concept was analyzed and demonstrated. Design and analysis of an 8.1 Megawatt propulsion motor for a 100 Mg Maglev vehicle...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD - 95/01
Office
RRD
1
Feb
1995
Technical Reports
Safety of High Speed Ground Transportation Systems: Safety of Advanced Braking Concepts for High Speed Ground Transportation Systems
Subject
High-Speed Passenger Rail,
Maglev
Keywords: high-speed; rail; magnetic levitation; braking equipment; fault-tolerant; fail-safe; FMEA; safety; failure modes
Abstract: The objective of this study is to develop qualitative and quantitative information on the various braking strategies used in high-speed ground transportation systems in support of...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-95/09.1
Office
RDI-20
28
Oct
1993
Other Reports
Preliminary Program Workshop on Safety Research Related to High-Speed Rail and Maglev Passenger Systems
Subject
Maglev
Keywords: Railroad Technology, Passenger Rail, R&D
Abstract: In many areas of the country, potential U.S. applications for high-speed rail and maglev technologies are being considered. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) of the U.S....
Office
RRD
1
Aug
1993
Technical Reports
Safety of High Speed Guided Ground Transportation Systems: Potential Health Effects of Low Frequency Electromagnetic Fields Due to Maglev and Other Electric Rail Systems
Subject
Maglev
Keywords: Electric and Magnetic fields, EMF, Extremely low frequency, ELF, Power line frequency, Static magnetic fields, Electrified rail, Magnetic levitation, Maglev, Health effects, Biological effects, Epidemiologic studies, Experimental studies
Abstract: The safety of magnetically-levitated (maglev) and high-speed rail (HSR) trains proposed for use in the United States is the responsibility of the Federal Railroad Administration....
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-93/31
Office
RRD