Non-contact suspension systems as alternatives to the wheel.

Author(s)
Porter, J.
Year
Abstract

A review of primary suspension systems which are alternatives to the wheel, with comparison of their individual merits and limitations is presented. Characteristics of permanent magnets, active magnetic systems, superconducting systems and air cushions are discussed.

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Library number
B 1744 [electronic version only] /72/91.1/ IRRD 204381
Source

Crowthorne, Transport and Road Research Laboratory TRRL, 1972, 12 fig., 1 tab., 18 ref.; TRRL Report LR 517

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