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Novel Cryogen-free Actively Shielded Superconducting Magnets for Maglev Vehicles
This report presents the results of a research effort into the design of a shielded superconducting magnet system for a maglev vehicle. The magnet design is based on a novel cryogen-free technology which allows operation without the use of any cryogenic fluids. This is accomplished by the use of...
Noise Sources of High Speed Maglev Trains
Noise is a major concern when any new transportation source is introduced into the existing surface transportation network. Maglev will be no exception. Despite the perception that there will be no problem in comparison with other noisy sources, such as diesel-hauled passenger and freight trains,...Noise Criteria for High Speed Maglev Trains
The introduction of a new transportation system into a community generates concerns about the change in the noise environment brought about by the new source. When the new source has unique features, as does maglev, or when the community has not had prior exposure to a particular source, as will...Measurements and Analysis of ELF Magnetic and Electric Fields for Existing and Advanced Rail Transportation Systems: Fifth Quarterly Progress Report
[From the Overview] This Quarterly Progress Report covers the effort on Contract DTFR- 53-91-C-00047, "Measurements and Analysis of ELF Magnetic and Electric Fields for Existing and Advanced Rail Transportation Systems" for the calendar months of June, July and August 1992. It is organized in four...Maglev System Concept Definition: Severe Segment Test Report
This report presents Foster-Miller Maglev system performance results and cost analysis for the Severe Segment Test (SST) stipulated by the government. The route design procedures are described and the resulting SST route geometries are defined for the two sets of requirements on ride quality ("...
Maglev System Concept Definition: Maglev System Concept Definition Report
Download PDF Document [218.3 MB]Maglev System Concept Definition: Final Report - Volume I
This section discusses the baseline vehicle design and tradeoffs that were made during concept development. Figure Cl-1 is a complete general arrangement drawing of the vehicle. Also included in this section is the Baseline Vehicle Specification Sheet which details all major vehicle parameters...