Title :
Electrical Features of the Morgantown Project Vehicles, Power Supply, and Control Systems
Author :
Geiger, John K. ; Hess, William L.
Author_Institution :
Boeing Company, Seattle, Wash. 98124.
fDate :
3/1/1973 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The Morgantown vehicle electrical system, power distribution and propulsion system, and the control and communication system are described in the context of a demonstration program conducted by Boeing for the Uroan Mass Transportation Administration (UMTA). The projected benefits of a Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system, building on the experience gained at Morgantown, are discussed with emphasis on benefits to urban areas through the use of automated electrically-powered systems. Some basic elements of economic analysis and system performance are included. Arguments are presented for immediate deployment of similar systems in urban areas.
Keywords :
Communication system control; Context; Control systems; Electric vehicles; Power distribution; Power supplies; Propulsion; Transportation; Urban areas; Weight control;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TIA.1973.349959