题名: |
TUBE FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION. |
作者: |
Vance-L; Mills-MK |
关键词: |
TUBE-SYSTEMS; FREIGHT-TRANSPORTATION; UNDERGROUND-FACILITIES; PROPOSALS-; FEASIBILITY-; ECONOMICS-OF-TRANSPORT; MAGNETIC-LEVITATION; TECHNOLOGY- |
摘要: |
Tube freight transportation is unmanned transportation systems in which close-fitting capsules or trains of capsules carry freight through tubes between terminals. An underground tube transportation system can carry high-volume freight into highly congested areas with minimum effect on surface transportation systems. This article provides an historical overview of tube transportation and lists the potential advantages of tube freight transportation systems. A proposed system called SUBTRANS is a long-haul tube freight transportation system, which is electrically powered with linear induction motors. Other proposed systems are described as well. The article also reviews the technical feasibility and economic considerations of implementing tube freight transportation systems. Several options are presented for the introduction of this technology as well as future tube freight transportation plans. |
总页数: |
Public Roads. 1994. Autumn 58(2) pp21-27 (5 Fig., 14 Ref.) |
报告类型: |
科技报告 |