Title :
Rail transportation: Linear-induction motors, inverters, and microprocessors play a big role in new systems that roll on steel, rubber, or air
Author_Institution :
IEEE Spectrum, New York, NY, USA
Abstract :
The author examines the application of linear-induction motors, inverters, and microprocessors that play a major role in rail systems that roll on steel, rubber, or air. The control systems used in rapid transit and commuter lines are also discussed.
Keywords :
computerised control; induction motors; invertors; linear motors; rail traffic; rapid transit systems; transportation; commuter lines; control systems; inverters; linear-induction motors; microprocessors; rail systems; rail transportation; rapid transit lines; DC motors; Induction motors; Propulsion; Rails; Steel; Thyristors; Vehicles;
Journal_Title :
Spectrum, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MSPEC.1984.6370147
