MAGNETIC LEVITATION TECHNOLOGY FOR AUTOMATED GUIDEWAY TRANSIT APPLICATIONS

The major difference in requirements for various magnetic levitation applications are reviewed and the resulting system designs are summarized. Mag-lev application requirements and developments in Europe, Japan and the United States are discussed. Developments in the United States of an integrated magnetic levitation and propulsion system for Automated Guideway Transit (AGT) applications in urban areas are reviewed in detail. Characteristics of power conditioning unit (PCU), the integrated linear induction motor (LIM), its control system, and basic configuration designs for both bottom supported and top suspended vehicles are presented. The advantage of a mag-lev AGT system in reducing operation and maintenance costs, increasing reliability, and enhancing passenger acceptance are also summarized. (Author)

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Proceedings of the 30th Annual Conference of the IEEE Vehicular Technology Society International Conference on Transportation Electronics, September 15-17, 1980, Dearborn, Michigan.
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• Authors:
  • ADRIANCE, C J
• Conference:
  • Proceedings of the 30th Annual Conference of the IEEE Vehicular Technology Society International Conference on Transportation Electronics, September 15-17, 1980, Dearborn, Michigan.
• Publication Date: 1980-9

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 1-5

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automated vehicle control; Guideways; Linear induction motors; Magnetic levitation; Propulsion; Reliability; Urban areas; Vehicle power plants
• Uncontrolled Terms: Propulsion systems
• Old TRIS Terms: Automated transit system
• Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Public Transportation; Terminals and Facilities; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00334045
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: IEEE-80CH1601-4, HS-030 458, SAE-SP-90
• Files: HSL, TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 28 1984 12:00AM