The case for a national high-speed magnetic-levitation (MagLev) transportation system is presented. Focus is on current issues facing the country, such as national security, the economy, transportation, technology, and the environment. NASA s research into MagLev technology for launch assist is also highlighted. Further, current socio-cultural norms regarding motor-vehicle-based transportation systems are questioned in light of the problems currently facing the U.S. The multidisciplinary benefits of a long-distance MagLev system support the idea that such a system would be an important element of a truly multimodal U.S. transportation infrastructure.


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    Title :

    A National MagLev Transportation System


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Transportation Research Board National Academy of Science Meeting


    Publication date :

    2003-08-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

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    Language :

    English




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