3rd International Symposium on Underground Freight Transportation by Capsule Pipelines and other Tube/Tunnel Systems
ISUFT2002, a conference hosted by Ruhr-Universität Bochum. Contains an introduction, and conference and exhibition details. |
Capsule Pipeline Research Center
Based at University of Missouri-Columbia. Includes an introduction to the subject, project history, technology and test program information, and FAQs. |
Capsule Pipelines
Contains a definition, history, views, and sources. Covers aspects of tube transportation, pneumatic tube systems, telegram conveying, and pneumatic despatch. |
CargoCap
Describes a system for conveyance of goods through pipelines in Bochum, Germany. Includes an introduction, background, and news. |
Characteristics of a Freight Pipeline Transportation System
A scoping paper by Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. Covers linear electric propulsion, drag and stability. |
Computerworld: Shipping Goes Down the Tubes
An introduction to many of the large diameter schemes under development. |
Evacuated Tube Transport Technologies
Describes ET3, a project developing an evacuated tube system. Includes a summary of the technology and application, list of benefits, FAQ, and patent and licensing information. |
Flexitaxi
Describes a Russian proposal for a tube transit system. |
Freight Pipeline Company
A company seeking to commercialize Coal Log Pipeline technology. Contains a business plan and history, and technical background to capsule pipelines, including those for biomass and mine waste. |
Inteli-Tube Pneumatic Transportation System
Contains an idea for a pneumatic tube based personal transport system. |
International Freight Pipeline Society
Society for those interested in capsule, pneumatic, and slurry pipelines. Contains a member directory, publications, and news. |
International Symposium on Underground Freight Transportation by Capsule Pipelines and Other Tube/Tunnel Systems
Contains news, history, conferences, and research groups. |
ISUFT 2005 - 4th International Symposium on Underground Freight Transport
Contains call for papers and background. |
Magplane Technology, Inc.
Includes a description and technical papers covering a linear synchronous motor based capsule pipeline. |
Magtube
Describes system using magnetically levitated freight capsules which operate in underground tunnels, with company information. |
New Scientist: Pipe Dream
Attempts to answer the question, what became of a 1960s scheme to transport solid goods by pipeline, and why? |
Pipenet
Describes synchronous linear motor based system for moving lightweight freight, with movie of prototype in operation. |
Pneutrans Systems Limited
Contains description of Pneumatic Capsule Pipelines, simulation, and cost comparison. |
Public Roads: Tube Freight Transportation
A review of the subject by Lawrence Vance and Milton K. Mills, United States Federal Highway Administration. |
RUMBA: Tube Underground Magnetic Levitation Railway
A proposal for a passenger magnetic levitation based railway. Includes analysis of design requirements, network components, and implementation. |
Texas Transportation Researcher: Research Explores Underground Pipeline System
Describes feasibility study by Texas Transportation Institute, for subterranean freight pipeline system using pallet carrying vehicles. |
TubeWay
Describes suspended passenger pneumatic capsule pipeline proposal, with diagrams. |
Tubexpress
A proposal for a system to move pallet-load general freight at high speed between cities. Includes a summary, history, outline design, and consideration of economics, energy, safety, and maintenance. |
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