BASELINE SPECIFICATIONS FOR A MAGNETICALLY SUSPENDED HIGH-SPEED VEHICLE

Baseline specifications for a magnetically suspended vehicle capable of 300 mi/h (483 km/h) operation are given. The magnetic forces (lift, drag, and lateral) on a superconducting coil moving over an aluminum guideway are shown. The basic features of the associated cryogenics are presented along with a discussion of the cryogenic refrigeration requirements. Vehicle dynamics and the resultant ride quality over roadbeds of various roughnesses are analyzed. Thrust requirements for the propulsion system are specified, and both the linear induction motor and the linear synchronous motor are considered. Several guideway configurations are suggested and the signficant properties of each are noted.

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• Authors:
  • BORCHERTS, R H
  • Davis, L C
  • Reitz, J R
  • Wilkie, D F
• Conference:
  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engrs Proc
• Publication Date: 1973-5

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 569-578
• Serial:
  • Volume: 61
  • Issue Number: 5

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cryogenics; Guideways; High speed vehicles; Intelligent transportation systems; Linear induction motors; Linear motors; Magnetic levitation; Ride quality; Synchronous motors; Vehicle dynamics
• Old TRIS Terms: Advanced systems
• Subject Areas: Operations and Traffic Management; Public Transportation; Railroads; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00046395
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 18 1974 12:00AM