New York State technical and economic MAGLEV evaluation. Final report

Technical Report · Sat Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1991

OSTI ID:5342028

The study is the preliminary evaluation of magnetically levitated ground transportation systems (MAGLEV). The evaluation focuses on using the New York State Thruway right-of-way in combination with MAGLEV systems currently in development in Germany and Japan and those proposed for development in the United States. The Energy Authority's goal in cosponsoring the study was to determine if MAGLEV offered the potential to meet future New York State transportation demands cost-effectively, and to evaluate the benefits that the State might expect from supporting MAGLEV technology development and system implementation. According to the preliminary report, substantial economic benefits could accrue to the State through MAGLEV-related research, development, manufacturing and construction. Implementation would have a favorable impact on issues related to transportation, the environment and energy conservation. With the exception of the German Transrapid system, developing a domestic prototype MAGLEV vehicle would take seven to nine years; no insurmountable technical barriers are apparent. EMF shielding (electromagnetic fields) is, however, a concern. It will cost an estimated $1 billion to develop a new MAGLEV system design; however, innovative designs may reduce the price.

• Research Organization: Grumman Corp., Bethpage, NY (United States). Space and Electronics Systems Div.
• OSTI ID: 5342028
• Report Number(s): PB-92-174119/XAB
• Resource Relation: Other Information: See also PB-191 670 and PB-247 931. Sponsored by New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, Albany
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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