Our Maglev Project

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

CostTrack 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

Should the U.S. government install a maglev in the United States?

No!!!!!!O The government should spend their

money on cancer or AIDS research.O The maglev is super expensive.O If the U.S. was to install a maglev many

airlines would be out of work.O The maglev doesn’t have an back-up

motor; so if it was to break down passengers could be stranded.

Search EnginesOGoogleOBing

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