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Maglev Trains

Key Underlying Technologies

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  • © 2015

Overview

  • Presents new suspension and orientation technologies for Maglev trains
  • Highlights new control and diagnostic technologies for Maglev trains
  • Introduces the position and speed detection technology based on loop-cable for Low-speed Maglev trains
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Springer Tracts in Mechanical Engineering (STME)

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The motion of the train depends on the traction of linear motors in the vehicle. This book describes a number of essential technologies that can ensure the safe operation of Maglev trains, such as suspension and orientation technologies, network control and diagnosis technologies.

This book is intended for researchers, scientists, engineers and graduate students involved in the rail transit industry, train control and diagnosis, and Maglev technology.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China

    Zhigang Liu

  • National University of Defense Tech., Changsha, China

    Zhiqiang Long, Xiaolong Li

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