Supersonic land transport in the disturbed environment of the limited space: breakthrough or direct direction

Abstract

The solution of the problem of organizing super-high-speed ground transport can be a combined transport system that presupposes the movement of a transport unit in a rarefied environment of an unlimited space, using the principles of magnetic levitation. The use of such a system will significantly increase the speed of the transport unit up to the supersonic range and dramatically increase, for example, the volumes of cargo transportation due to the following factors: 1. Reduction of aerodynamic resistance of air during movement; 2. The lack of direct contact of the transport unit with the lower structure of the path and, as a consequence, the complete absence of friction; 3. Separate leased lines allow the use of structures to ensure a significant increase in cargo traffic. Problem statement: study of the basic principles of motion of the transport system based on magnetic levitation in a rarefied environment, modeling of key processes, determination of the main parameters of the new transport system and establishing their optimal ratio, reduced to safe and energy-efficient operation conditions, assessment of possible risks associated with the use of this type transport, both for freight and passenger transportation.