Analysis and Modelling Performance of the SC (Super Conducting) Maglev Line/System
Abstract:
The Maglev systems are characterised by their infrastructural, technical/technological, operational, econom ic, social, environmental, and policy performances. These can be represented by the indicators reflecting the main stakeholders' preferences under given conditions. The objectives of this paper are to develop analytical models for indicators of these performances and apply them to the case of the SC (Superconducting) Maglev line/system, assumed to operate according to the still hypothetical “what-if” scenarios. Regarding the fact that the line/system is not yet implemented and operational, the models use inputs compiled from the secondary sources implying considering the corresponding results, rather illustrative, a basis for further research, and useful for comparing with the available official ones when they are available. The SWOT (Strengths, Weak nesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis based on the results from the application of the models of indicators to the given case is applied for the qualitative evaluation of the potential advantages and disadvantages of the given Maglev line/system for their comparison to the wheel-rail HSR (High-Speed Rail) system.
