DocumentCode
1337327
Title
Maglev systems development status
Author
Eastham, A.R. ; Hayes, W.F.
Author_Institution
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Queen´´s Univ., Kingston, Ont., Canada
Volume
3
Issue
1
fYear
1988
Firstpage
21
Lastpage
30
Abstract
The current status and future potential of Maglev systems is reviewed. Modes of noncontact suspension and propulsion are described, and prototype systems and design concepts are indicated. A number of existing systems are described in more detail.<>
Keywords
magnetic levitation; railways; transportation; Maglev; magnetic levitation; noncontact suspension; propulsion; railways; transportation; Conductors; Drag; Electromagnets; Magnetic levitation; Medical services; Strips; Superconducting coils; Superconducting magnets; Superconductivity; Vehicles;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0885-8985
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/62.843
Filename
843
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