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MAGLEV ELECTRODYNAMIQUE MODE REPULSIF [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1999-03-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- repulsive-mode electrodynamic maglev
1, record 1, English, repulsive%2Dmode%20electrodynamic%20maglev
proposal
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are two variations ... [of the maglev] : the so-called repulsion-mode electrodynamic system ... uses superconductive magnets on board the vehicle to induce currents in conductive coils in the guideway. This interaction levitates the vehicle about 15 centimeters, as though it were a low-flying, guideway-based aircraft. Indeed, the Japanese vehicle achieves magnetic liftoff at about 100 kilometers per hour; at lower speeds, it rolls on wheels. 2, record 1, English, - repulsive%2Dmode%20electrodynamic%20maglev
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- maglev électrodynamique à mode répulsif
1, record 1, French, maglev%20%C3%A9lectrodynamique%20%C3%A0%20mode%20r%C3%A9pulsif
proposal, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il existe deux types de maglev. Dans la version électrodynamique à mode répulsif, mise au point au Japon, des aimants supraconducteurs situés sous le véhicule induisent des courants dans des enroulements conducteurs fixés sur la voie. Cette interaction soulève le véhicule de 15 centimètres environ, transformant le train en un avion qui volerait en rase-mottes, guidé par la voie. En fait, le véhicule japonais ne décolle qu'à partir de 100 kilomètres à l'heure; aux vitesses inférieures, il roule sur des roues. 2, record 1, French, - maglev%20%C3%A9lectrodynamique%20%C3%A0%20mode%20r%C3%A9pulsif
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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