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Maglev Program Test Plan: Final Interim Test Requirements Analysis Report
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 Contract DTFR53-91-C-00071 and includes the following: conclusion of a literature search in which 160 citations were...Maglev Guideway Route Alignment and Right of Way Requirements
The use of existing rights-of-way (ROW) is assessed for maglev systems by estimating trip times and land acquisition requirements for potential maglev corridors while meeting passenger comfort limits. Right-of-way excursions improve trip time but incur a cost for purchasing land. This final report...Maglev Guideway and Route Integrity Requirements - Comprehensive Report
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 collision consequences, compared to conventional rail. This suggests examination of sensor systems and automation. This...Low Cost Guideways for Maglev
This report presents results of research aimed at developing structural requirements for a guideway to be used for maglev systems. The work progresses from initial conceptual design to refined structural and cost analyses. The design begins by identifying structural requirements including criteria...Interactions Between Magnetically Levitated Vehicles and Elevated Guideway Structures
The dynamic performance characteristics of magnetically levitated vehicles and vehicle trains relating to ride quality and magnetic gap variations have been determined using computer simulation models for one-dimensional, two-dimensional and finite length vehicles. These performance characteristics...Influence of Guideway Flexibility on Maglev Vehicle/Guideway Dynamic Forces
This report presents the results of a study investigating the dynamic interaction between aerial structures and maglev vehicles. The study includes three dimensional responses for attractive (EMS) maglev vehicle and repulsive (EDS) maglev vehicles and six different guideway structures. The analysis...Improving Transportation Through Railroad Research: 1988-1991
The Office of Research and Development (R&D) of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) conducts research, development, test, and evaluation projects to directly support the FRA's safety responsibility and to enhance the railroad system as a significant national transportation resource. This...Hazardous Materials Car Placement in A Train Consist- Volume II (Appendices)
In response to major derailments involving hazardous materials cars, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) initiated the review of the consequences of hazardous materials car placement in a train consist. The review and analysis consisted of six task items: 1) review of accident trends and...
Guideway Structural Design and Power/Propulsion/Braking in Relation to Guideways
This report has analyzed electromagnetic and mechanical designs for a magnetically levitated train system with nominal specifications: maximum speed: 500 km/hr (300 mph); passenger capacity/car: 50-200; vehicle weight: 42 metric tonnes (92,600); and guideway width: 3.65 m (12 ft.) The analysis...