The battery would only be used to get the platform up to speed on the entrance ramp, out the off ramp and encase of a total power failure. at speed air is rammed into the platform through adjustable scoops. Look at my thoughts on wheels in the problem section.
I still would like to know...
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That is covered. Each platform would have a battery run air turbine to keep it afloat. From what I understand it would only take around 8 lbs. per sq. into hold a loaded shipping container up. It would be somewhat an air conveyer turned up side down.
I don't need exact figures...
I am retired and my blog is a labor of love. There are enough people in there trying but with our government and their attitude on transportation it will not be easy, too big and too Bureaucratic. There are billions that can be saved, but I have no idea who could put it together even though it...
I am developing a new transportation system using Industrial Design methology and need to know aerodynamic smoth shipping contatners and capsules moving in ihe form of a train would be (as described in my blog). How does the number of units in the train effect its...