General Atomics Low Speed Maglev Technology Development Program (Supplemental #3)

This report details accomplishments of the Low Speed Maglev Technology Development Program, Supplemental #3. The 4 major tasks included: guideway foundation construction, fabrication and installation of 7 guideway modules, system integration and testing, and laminated track development. The test track construction was completed in September 2004, and testing began to validate the vehicle dynamics and ride quality. Testing included evaluation of the propulsion and control systems, and initial levitation. Additional future testing will validate the ride dynamics involving the levitation, propulsion, and guidance systems.

• Record URL:
  http://www.fta.dot.gov/documents/General_Atomics_Low_Speed_Maglev_Technology_Development_Program.pdf
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• Corporate Authors:

  General Atomics

  3550 General Atomics Court
  San Diego, CA  United States  92121-1122

  Federal Transit Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Gurol, Husam
  • Baldi, Robert
  • Jeter, Phillip
  • Kim, In-Kun
  • Bever, Daryl
• Publication Date: 2005-5

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Edition: Final Report
• Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: v.p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Advanced public transportation systems; Guideways; Magnetic levitation vehicles; Ride quality; Technological innovations; Urban transit; Vehicle dynamics
• Identifier Terms: General Atomics
• Uncontrolled Terms: Guidance systems; Low speed vehicles; Propulsion systems; Test tracks (Railroads)
• Subject Areas: Operations and Traffic Management; Public Transportation; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01025092
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: GA-A24920, FTA-CA-26-7025.2005
• Files: TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: May 31 2006 9:29AM