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9781032881409: Hyperloops: The Future of Transportation
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ISBN 10 : 1032881402 ISBN 13 : 9781032881409
Editeur : CRC Press, 2025

Synopsis

"Hyperloops: The Future of Transportation" is a cutting-edge exploration of one of the most exciting advancements in modern transit—the Hyperloop. This book dives into the origins of the Hyperloop concept, which promises to revolutionize our concept of distance and time through high-speed, sustainable, and efficient travel. It contextualizes the Hyperloop within the legacy of transportation technologies, drawing lines from past innovations to the potential future that this new mode of transport heralds.

Beginning with the genesis of the Hyperloop idea, the book breaks down complex engineering principles into digestible segments, explaining how it manages to reduce friction and air resistance to achieve unprecedented speeds. Safety is also paramount; the book addresses the rigorous standards and innovative safety measures that are essential for protecting passengers while traveling at over 700 miles per hour. Beyond the technology itself, the book evaluates the economic and environmental impacts of implementing Hyperloop systems across various geographies. It provides a detailed cost-benefit analysis, assessing how Hyperloops could disrupt current transportation models, reduce carbon footprints, and even reshape urban and rural economies. The narrative also contemplates the societal changes that could follow, from altering commuting patterns to creating new urban development paradigms.

With global case studies, the book paints a vivid picture of ongoing projects in different continents and their unique challenges and milestones. As it moves towards the conclusion, the book doesn't shy away from discussing the hurdles that lie ahead, including technological, regulatory, and infrastructural challenges.

In its epilogue, the book looks to a future fast-tracked by Hyperloop technology, inspiring readers to imagine a world where time and distance constraints are markedly lessened, paving the way for a more interconnected and accessible world.

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À propos de l?auteur

Adrian David Cheok AM is Professor at the School of Automation, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology. He is Member of the Order of Australia and holds fellowships including FIET, FIES, FIEAust, Sigma Xi, the Royal Statistical Society, the Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, and the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland.

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Éditeur
CRC Press
Date d'édition
2025
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1032881402
ISBN 13 
9781032881409
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
180
Éditeur
David Cheok Adrian
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CRC Press
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