1. Our Maglev Project
By: Carson Francis, Aidan McNaney, Tommy Apple, Julian McNaull, and Jack Keller

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Where is the Maglev currently used?
Japan
China
South Korea

5. What speeds can the trains travel?
The trains can travel up to 310 miles per hour!

6. How are the Magnetic Levitation tracks built?
The track are usually built out of a magnetically conductive steel track.

7. How many passengers can the Maglev train hold?
The Maglev train can hold up to 1,000 passengers!

8. How are the Maglev cars designed and shaped?
Large electrical power source
Metal coils lining the guide way
Large guidance magnets

9. Where are these trains being considered for use?
Tokyo
Interstate California
Disney World
Las Vegas
Washington D.C.
India

10. Pros and Cons for the Maglev
Considerably safe
Fast transportation to places around the world
Helps with city transit
Extremely expensive
Some tests have crashed
No back-up motor (means that if the maglev breaks down, passengers could be stranded)

11. What are some health/ safety concerns regarding the maglev?
Sensors or controls could fail during operations to test.
Radiation

12. New York Yankee Stadium Statue of Liberty Times Square Ellis Island
F.A.O. Schwartz Toy Factory
Chinatown
Empire State Building
New York Giants

13. Chicago Sears Tower Tribune Tower Millennium Park Navy Pier
Museum of Science and Industry
Chicago Bears

14. Houston The Galleria Houston Museum of Natural Science Houston Zoo
Miller Outdoor Theatre
Museum of Fine Arts
Houston Texans

15. Denver Elitch Gardens (Water/Amusement park) Pepsi Center
Denver Broncos
Denver Art Museum

16. San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge Alcatraz Island Chinatown
Union Square
San Francisco Cable Car system
Fisherman’s Wharf
San Francisco 49ers

17. Cost
Track cost per mile- $10 million Testing Cost per test/session- $3 million (We did 3 sessions) Total 9 million dollars for testing New York to Chicago- $4,500,000,000 Chicago to Houston- $4,700,000,000 Houston to Denver- $4,500,000,000 Denver to San Francisco- $7,600,000,000 Total Cost- $21,300,000,000

18. Our Map and Car

19. Should the U.S. government install a maglev in the United States?
No!!!!!!
The government should spend their money on cancer or AIDS research.
The maglev is super expensive.
If the U.S. was to install a maglev many airlines would be out of work.
The maglev doesn’t have an back-up motor; so if it was to break down passengers could be stranded.

20. Search Engines
Google
Bing

21. Websites http://www.levx.com/pages_technology_guidnace.cfm
Kidport.com
Fbherald,com
Sports-logos-screensavers.com
Millwoodinn.com
Epress.earlham.edu

22. Credits
Project Manager: Carson Research Planner: The entire group Design Planner: Tommy and Jack Route/Map Planner: Julian Presentation Planner: Carson and Aidan Building Planner: Jack Testing/ Redesign Coordinator: Tommy