Open AccessThe Physics of SERAPHIM
Author(s) -
B.M. Marder
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
osti oai (u.s. department of energy office of scientific and technical information)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/787639
Subject(s) - maglev , monorail , strengths and weaknesses , transit (satellite) , propulsion , transport engineering , engineering , aerospace engineering , aeronautics , systems engineering , automotive engineering , civil engineering , electrical engineering , public transport , psychology , social psychology
The Segmented Rail Phased Induction Motor (SERAPHIM) has been proposed as a propulsion method for urban maglev transit, advanced monorail, and other forms of high speed ground transportation. In this report we describe the technology, consider different designs, and examine its strengths and weaknesses
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