Magnetic Levitation (MagLev)
Magnetic levitation is a concept made popular by its use in amusement park
rides to accelerate passengers more quickly than traditional coasters. Similar
technology can be used to accelerate an aircraft to supersonic or hypersonic
speeds. Examination of the transition from the MagLev launcher to free flight.
In particular the coupling between the craft and the launcher and how these
two systems work together so that the engine can be ignited and the MagLev
device can release the craft.
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Keywords
Hypersonic flight; Reusable launch vehicles; Supersonic flight
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