Originally posted by Love Story:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetic_levitation_train
Pros and Cons of different technologies
Each implementation of the magnetic levitation principle for
train-type travel involves advantages and disadvantages. Time will
tell as to which principle, and whose implementation, wins out
commercially.
Technology Pros Cons
EMS (Electromagnetic) continuously suspended when power is
provided; proven, commercially available technology narrow gap
between track and vehicle; not inherently fail-safe
Superconducting EDS (Electrodynamic) systems large gap between
track and vehicle currently (2005) reliant upon low-temperature
superconductors that must be refrigerated with liquid helium;
vehicle must be wheeled for travel at low speeds
[b]'Inductrack' system failsafe; good suspension distance; no power
required to be provided to the magnets new technology still under
development (2005)
the last tech should be of interest. if it is feasible i Singapore,
transport costs may go down[/b]
What do you guys think? Should LTA consider such a proposal at
all?
