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Transportation of U.S. Grains: A Modal Share Analysis
The analysis of movements of grain by mode of transport provides important information about changes in the competitiveness and relative efficiencies between the modes. The goal of this analysis was to estimate the tonnages of grain railed, barged, and trucked using secondary data sources. The...Thermal Effects and Mitigation Methods for Continuous Sheet Guideways
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 thermal problems are identified and assessed in a literature search and review of design codes. Advanced heat transfer and...Test Plan for X2000 Evaluation
[From the Overview] The evaluation program for the X2000 trainset, as currently planned, involves a series of different technical tests to be followed by one or more simulated or demonstration revenue service operations. Each test in sequence is dependent upon successful completion and analysis of...System Concept Definition Report for the National Maglev Initiative: Volume 8
Existing transportation technology is nearing saturation and cannot meet projected demands. Airlines have saturated the airspace at major hubs. Automobiles will require 40-lane interstate highways in a decade. Railroads, whether wheelbome or maglevitated, can handle about half as many passengers as...System Concept Definition Report for the National Maglev Initiative: Volume 7B
Existing transportation technology is nearing saturation and cannot meet projected demands. Airlines have saturated the airspace at major hubs. Automobiles will require 40-lane interstate highways in a decade. Railroads, whether wheelbome or maglevitated, can handle about half as many passengers...
System Concept Definition Report for the National Maglev Initiative: Volume 7A
Existing transportation technology is nearing saturation and cannot meet projected demands. Airlines have saturated the airspace at major hubs. Automobiles will require 40-lane interstate highways in a decade. Railroads, whether wheelbome or maglevitated, can handle about half as many passengers...