Research Article
Nov 1973
Superconducting Levitation of High Speed Vehicles
Authors: Vincent D. Arp, Alan F. Clark, and Thomas M. FlynnAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Transportation Engineering Journal of ASCE
Volume 99, Issue 4
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The current status (December 1972) of worldwide research on high speed ground transportation techniques is reviewed. Particular attention is given to studies of magnetic levitation using superconducting magnets, including comparison with alternative magnetic techniques and with air suspension systems. Superconducting levitation appears to be a strong contender. The U.S. Department of Transportation hopes to select in the late 1970s the best of the possible levitation techniques for subsequent advanced development. Cryogenic engineering research needed in support of major development of a superconducting levitated system is identified.
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Transportation Engineering Journal of ASCE
Volume 99 • Issue 4 • November 1973
Pages: 873 - 885
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© 1973 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Nov 1973
Published online: Feb 5, 2021
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Vincent D. Arp
Physicist, Cryogenics Div., NBS, Boulder, Colo.
Alan F. Clark
Physicist, Cryogenics Div., NBS, Boulder, Colo.
Thomas M. Flynn
Chemical Engr., Cryogenics Div., NBS, Boulder, Colo.
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