Title :
Japan´s superconducting Maglev train
Author :
Ono, Motoharu ; Koga, Shunsaku ; Ohtsuki, Hisao
Author_Institution :
Liner Express Dev. Div., Central Japan Railway Co., Japan
fDate :
3/1/2002 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
We have developed a Maglev train under the guidance of the Japanese Ministry of Transport. The Maglev train is an advanced train that can run more than 500 km/h with a linear synchronous motor (LSM) that has both a superconducting magnet on board and an armature coil in the ground. The Maglev train was tested on the Yamanashi Maglev test line. Tests began in 1997, which exercised various functions of performance. The main results of the tests are reported in this article
Keywords :
linear synchronous motors; magnetic levitation; railways; superconducting magnets; 500 km/h; Yamanashi Maglev test line; armature coil; linear synchronous motor; superconducting Maglev train; superconducting magnet; Control systems; History; Inverters; Magnetic levitation; Power conversion; Propulsion; Rail transportation; Railway safety; Testing; Traffic control;
Journal_Title :
Instrumentation & Measurement Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/5289.988732
