The design of a large gap magnetic suspension system is discussed. Some of the topics covered include: the system configuration, permanent magnet material, levitation magnet system, superconducting magnets, resistive magnets, superconducting levitation coils, resistive levitation coils, levitation magnet system, and the nitrogen cooled magnet system.
Document ID: 19910011888. Accession ID: 91N21201. NASA, Langley Research Center, Aerospace Applications of Magnetic Suspension Technology, Part 1; p 325-354.