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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
FAST/HAL Tie and Fastener Experiments
Keywords: Facility for Accelerated Service Testing, Heavy Axle Load, Wood Ties, Concrete Ties, Fastener Systems
Abstract: The objective of the Fast Accelerated Service Testing Heavy Axle Load Tie and Fastener Experiments was to quantify the performance of wood and concrete ties and associated...
Technical Reports
FAST/HAL Turnout and Frog Performance Tests
Keywords: Components, Maintenance, Facility for Accelerated Service Testing, Heavy Axle Load
Abstract: Turnouts on the High Tonnage Loop were monitored for component failures and maintenance demand during 160 MGT of Heavy Axle Load operation at the Transportation Test Center,...
Technical Reports
Peacekeeper Rail Garrison Train Dynamic and Train Mobility Evaluation
Keywords: Chapter XI, Train Handing, Track Worthiness, Safety Performance
Abstract: Tests were performed on the Peacekeeper Rail Garrison (PKRG) Train which included track worthiness, train handling, and train mobility. The track worthiness tests were...