our maglev project
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Our Maglev Project. By: Carson Francis, Aidan McNaney, Tommy Apple, Julian McNaull, and Jack Keller. What is the Maglev?. The magnetic levitation train (AKA the maglev) is the world’s fastest train that uses magnets to travel and can reach a speed of up to 310 miles per hour. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Our Maglev Project
By: Carson Francis, Aidan McNaney, Tommy Apple, Julian McNaull,
and Jack Keller
What is the Maglev?
The magnetic levitation train (AKA the maglev) is the world’s fastest train that uses magnets to travel and can reach a speed of up to 310 miles per hour.
How Does the Maglev Work?
The maglev works by floating about 4 inches above the track. Also, the maglev is equipped with electromagnets that must be cooled at about 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
Where is the Maglev currently used?
OJapanOChinaOSouth Korea
What speeds can the trains travel?
The trains can travel up to 310 miles per hour!
How are the Magnetic Levitation tracks built?
The track are usually built out of a magnetically conductive steel track.
How many passengers can the Maglev train hold?
The Maglev train can hold up to 1,000 passengers!
How are the Maglev cars designed and shaped?
OLarge electrical power source
OMetal coils lining the guide way
OLarge guidance magnets
Where are these trains being considered for use?
OTokyoOInterstate CaliforniaODisney WorldOLas VegasOWashington D.C.OIndia
Pros and Cons for the Maglev
Pros ConsO Considerably safeO Fast
transportation to places around the world
O Helps with city transit
O Extremely expensiveO Some tests have
crashedO No back-up motor
(means that if the maglev breaks down, passengers could be stranded)
What are some health/ safety concerns regarding the maglev?
- Sensors or controls could fail during operations to test.
- Radiation
New YorkO Yankee StadiumO Statue of LibertyO Times SquareO Ellis IslandO F.A.O. Schwartz Toy FactoryO ChinatownO Empire State BuildingO New York Giants
ChicagoO Sears TowerO Tribune TowerOMillennium ParkO Navy PierO Museum of Science and Industry O Chicago Bears
HoustonO The GalleriaO Houston Museum of Natural ScienceO Houston ZooO Miller Outdoor Theatre O Museum of Fine ArtsO Houston Texans
DenverO Elitch Gardens (Water/Amusement
park)O Pepsi CenterO Denver BroncosO Denver Art Museum
San Francisco O Golden Gate BridgeO Alcatraz IslandO ChinatownO Union SquareO San Francisco Cable Car systemO Fisherman’s WharfO San Francisco 49ers
Cost
Track cost per mile- $10 million Testing Cost per test/session- $3 million (We did 3 sessions) Total 9 million dollars for testingNew York to Chicago- $4,500,000,000Chicago to Houston- $4,700,000,000Houston to Denver- $4,500,000,000Denver to San Francisco- $7,600,000,000Total Cost- $21,300,000,000
Our Map and Car
Search Engines
OGoogleOBing
Websites http://www.levx.com/pages_technology_guidnace.cfmhttp://www.enquirer.com/editions/2004/01/18/biz_maglev
.htmlhttp://www.21stcenturysciencetech.com/Articles%202005/ElectricRail.pdfhttp://www.21stcenturysciencetech.com/articles/Summer03/maglev2.htmlhttp://www.21stcenturysciencetech.com/articles/magnetrain.htmlKidport.comwww.chicagoarchitecture.infoFbherald,comSports-logos-screensavers.comMillwoodinn.comEpress.earlham.edu
Credits
Project Manager: CarsonResearch Planner: The entire groupDesign Planner: Tommy and JackRoute/Map Planner: JulianPresentation Planner: Carson and AidanBuilding Planner: JackTesting/ Redesign Coordinator: Tommy