Title :
MAGLEV projects technology aspects and choices
Author :
Cassat, A. ; Jufer, M.
Author_Institution :
Lab. of Electromech., Swiss Fed. Inst. of Technol., Lausanne, Switzerland
fDate :
3/1/2002 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This papers presents technology aspects and choices relative to worldwide MAGLEV projects such as the German Transrapid, the Japanese MLX, the USA Inductrack and the Swissmetro. Propulsion, magnetic levitation and guidance, transfer of energy to the vehicle are investigated.
Keywords :
electric propulsion; magnetic levitation; power transmission; railways; German Transrapid; Japanese MLX; MAGLEV projects technology; Swissmetro; USA Inductrack; aerodynamics; energy transfer; guidance; magnetic levitation; propulsion; tunnels; Air gaps; Magnetic levitation; Navigation; Paper technology; Propulsion; Stator windings; Superconducting magnets; Superconductivity; Synchronous motors; Vehicles;
Journal_Title :
Applied Superconductivity, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TASC.2002.1018549
