High-speed Ground Transportation, Hearing, 89-1, June 14-16, 19651965 - 183 pages |
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... possible . In the last 50 years , intercity freight tonnage has risen 4 times , and passenger travel has increased 25 - fold . In 1960 , Americans traveled over 600 billion passenger - miles , exclusive of local movement . That figure ...
... possible . In the last 50 years , intercity freight tonnage has risen 4 times , and passenger travel has increased 25 - fold . In 1960 , Americans traveled over 600 billion passenger - miles , exclusive of local movement . That figure ...
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... possible that the applica- tion of the new advanced solid state devices to the linear induction motor may help accomplish this goal . A major problem facing all of these systems , traveling from 200 to 500 m.p.h. , is the protection of ...
... possible that the applica- tion of the new advanced solid state devices to the linear induction motor may help accomplish this goal . A major problem facing all of these systems , traveling from 200 to 500 m.p.h. , is the protection of ...
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... possible . Additional effort appears warranted to continue this research and development and relate the results more closely to rail traction motor requirements . In diesel propulsion the development of direct drives , such as hydraulic ...
... possible . Additional effort appears warranted to continue this research and development and relate the results more closely to rail traction motor requirements . In diesel propulsion the development of direct drives , such as hydraulic ...
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... Possible propulsion sub- systems include electric motors , gas turbines , ducted fan , bypass engines , turbo- jet , ejector , differential air pressure , and internal combustion engines . The feasibility of various novel propulsion ...
... Possible propulsion sub- systems include electric motors , gas turbines , ducted fan , bypass engines , turbo- jet , ejector , differential air pressure , and internal combustion engines . The feasibility of various novel propulsion ...
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... possible that the final transport system will con- tain both central and local information processing and decision making centers . In this case , it is necessary to evaluate cost and reliability factors associated with the degree of ...
... possible that the final transport system will con- tain both central and local information processing and decision making centers . In this case , it is necessary to evaluate cost and reliability factors associated with the degree of ...
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Page 8 - The Bureau of the Budget has advised that there is no objection from the standpoint of the administration's program to the submission of this report to your committee. Sincerely, NE HALABY, Administrator.