ROMAG TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM

The ROMAG system of magnetically guiding and propelling vehicles using ordinary-temperature linear electric motors which combine levitation, thrust, guidance, and dynamic active suspension to achieve a high ratio of payload to vehicle weight is described. The vehicle requires low-cost passive track and provides a high degree of passenger ride comfort. it is applicable for low-cost low-speed "people-mover" vehicles as well as high-speed interurban transport systems.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Special issue on ground transportation for the eighties.
• Corporate Authors:

  Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

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  New York, NY  United States  10016-5997
• Authors:
  • Ross, J A
• Conference:
  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engrs Proc
• Publication Date: 1973-5

Media Info

• Serial:
  • Volume: 61
  • Issue Number: 5

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Intelligent transportation systems; Linear motors; Magnetic levitation; People movers; Ride quality
• Old TRIS Terms: Advanced systems; Linear electric motor; Romag transportation system
• Subject Areas: Operations and Traffic Management; Public Transportation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00046399
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 18 1974 12:00AM