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Knolle Magnetrans: A magnetically levitated train systemThe Knolle Magnetrans is a continuous transportation system featuring small cars traveling in rapid succession, levitated by permanent magnets in repulsion, and propelled by stationary linear induction motors. The vehicles' headway, speed, acceleration, and deceleration are designed into the system and mechanically enforced. Passengers board dynamically and controls consist of a simple on-off relay. This paper summarizes the system design goals, describes the system components and discusses related environmental issues.
Document ID
19920018569
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Knolle, Ernst G.
(Knolle Magnetrans San Francisco, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1992
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Langley Research Center, International Symposium on Magnetic Suspension Technology, Part 2
Subject Category
Mechanical Engineering
Accession Number
92N27812
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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