Title :
The status of development of Maglev systems
Author :
Eastham, A.R. ; Hayes, W.F.
Author_Institution :
Queen´´s University, Kingston, Canada
Abstract :
The technologies of magnetic suspension and linear electric drives have matured to the stage at which low-speed shuttle and urban transit systems are operational and at which high-speed systems have reached prototype test and evaluation. This paper presents a review of the current status and future potential of these systems.
Keywords :
Conductors; Drag; Electromagnets; Magnetic levitation; Magnetic separation; Rails; Strips; Superconducting magnets; Superconductivity; Vehicles;
Conference_Titel :
Vehicular Technology Conference, 1987. 37th IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/VTC.1987.1623550
