MAGLEV: A REALISTIC OPTION FOR THE NINETIES. MAGNETIC LEVITAIION TECHNOLOGY FOR ADVANCED TRANSIT SYSTEMS. SP-792. FUTURE TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE AND EXPOSITION HELD IN VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, AUGUST 7-10, 1989

Maglev is the generic label for a family of technologies, including two modes of magnetic suspension (attraction and repulsion), magnetic guidance and linear electric drives for applications from shuttle service to intercity transportation. Low-speed systems are in service. Intermediate- and high-speed systems are at an advanced prototype development, testing and demonstration phase. This paper reviews the modes of Maglev, the status of system development, and the prospects for implementation. The evolution towards technological maturity is such that Maglev is a realistic transportation option for the nineties.

• Corporate Authors:

  Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

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• Authors:
  • Eastham, T R
• Publication Date: 1989-8

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 33-41
• Serial:
  • SAE Special Publications
  • Issue Number: 792
  • Publisher: Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alternatives analysis; Electromagnetism; Guidance systems (Aircraft); High speed ground transportation; Implementation; Magnetic levitation; Propulsion; Vehicle power plants
• Uncontrolled Terms: Guidance systems; Propulsion systems
• Geographic Terms: North America
• Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Public Transportation; Railroads; Research; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00497180
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: SAE 891716
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 30 1990 12:00AM