Title :
Superconducting Light Rail Vehicle: A Transportation Solution for Highly Populated Cities
Author :
Stephan, R.M. ; de Andrade, R. ; Ferreira, A.C.
Abstract :
This article describes the construction and operational advantages of a superconducting magnetically levitated (MagLev) vehicle in comparison with wheel-rail traditional options and applied to urban transportation. The technology was tested with a small-scale prototype. A comparison with other MagLev technologies is presented and application niches are identified. The steps for a full-scale implementation and commercialization will also be addressed.
Keywords :
magnetic levitation; railways; MagLev vehicle technology; superconducting light rail vehicle; superconducting magnetically levitated vehicle; transportation solution; urban transportation; Commercialization; Light rail systems; Magnetic levitation; Railway transportation; Superconducting magnets; Vehicles;
Journal_Title :
Vehicular Technology Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MVT.2012.2218437
