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Title: Magnetically Levitated Trains MagLev


1
Magnetically Levitated Trains (MagLev)
  • By Sarah Holko

2
What are MagLev trains?
  • MagLev uses Electromagnetic Propulsion.
  • Trains are thrust forward by positively and
    negatively charged magnets.
  • The train floats on a cushion of air eliminating
    friction.

3
MagLev Guideways or Tracks
  • Track repels magnets on undercarriage of train,
    sending the train forward.
  • Train levitates between 1 and 10 cm above
    guideway.

4
MagLev vs. Conventional Trains
5
Better for the Environment
  • Less energy consumption because no rail-track
    friction
  • Requires no fossil fuel which can harm the
    environment.
  • Less noise pollution since the train never hits
    the track
  • MagLev guideways and trains take up less space
    than conventional trains

6
Other MagLev Applications
  • Disneylands California Adventure Coaster
  • California Screamin roller coaster uses MagLev
    technology to propel car from 0-55 mph in less
    than 5 seconds!
  • Disneyland - California Screamin'

7
Other MagLev Applications
  • U.S. military is looking into using MagLev
  • Possible uses could include
  • Rocket launching
  • Aircraft carrier launching pad
  • Space craft launching

8
Travel Speeds
  • At 300 mph, you could travel to Paris to Rome in
    just 2 hours!
  • Anaheim to Las Vegas in just 86 minutes,
  • and cheaper than flying!!!!
  • Maglev

9
References
  • Bonsor, Kevin. How Maglev Trains Work. 5
    September, 2002. lthttp//travel.howstuffworks.com/
    maglev-train.htmgt
  • Keating, Oliver. Maglevs (Magnetically Levitated
    Trains). 16 June, 2000. lthttp//www.okeating.com
    /hsr/maglev.htmgt
  • Disney Online. California Screamin. August,
    1999. lthttp//disneyland.disney.go.com/disneyland/
    en_US/parks/attractions/detail?nameCaliforniaScre
    aminAttractionPagegt
  • MagLev Systems. Electromagnetic Systems.
    General Atomics and Affiliated Companies. 2005.
    lthttp//www.ga.com/atg/ems.phpgt.
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