The development of magnetic levitation (Maglev) technology has begun to accelerate rapidly throughout the world. Various technologies have been or are presently being developed in the United States and abroad. This report focused on examining the Japanese developed low-speed Maglev technology and its adaptability for use in the United States. The overall objective of the FTA program is to develop magnetic levitation technology that offers a cost effective, reliable, and environmentally sound transit option for urban mass transportation in the United States. It is expected that Federal funding would be used to develop U.S. components and technology. It is envisioned that funded projects will include the design of an Urban Maglev system and the development and demonstration of advanced hardware subsystems to verify advanced technology aspects of proposed system concepts. The system design can be derived from integrating existing subsystem technologies or by improving an existing system using advanced technologies. Foreign technology transfer from abroad is permitted, if it ultimately results in a U.S. technology system. FTA views a total Maglev system as composed of six principal subsystems, namely: levitation, propulsion, power collection, communications & control, guideway design, and vehicle design.
Chubu HSST Maglev System Evaluation and Adaptability for US Urban Maglev
2004
344 pages
Report
No indication
English
Metropolitan Rail Transportation , Transportation & Traffic Planning , Transportation , Urban transportation , Rapid transit systems , Evaluation , Adaptability , Magnetic levitation , Mass transportation , Urban areas , Technology transfer , Cost effectiveness , Vehicle design , Rail transportation , Maglev systems
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