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Describes suspended passenger pneumatic capsule pipeline proposal, with diagrams.
http://insel.heim.at/madeira/341637/
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Pipenet
Describes synchronous linear motor based system for moving lightweight freight, with movie of
prototype in operation.
http://www.pipenet.it/
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Pneutrans Systems Limited
Contains description of Pneumatic Capsule Pipelines, simulation, and cost comparison.
http://www.pneutrans.net/
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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.
http://www.missouri.edu/~cprc/
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Computerworld: Shipping Goes Down the Tubes
An introduction to many of the large diameter schemes under development.
http://www.computerworld.com/softwaretopics/software/appdev/story/0,10801,58976,00.html
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New Scientist: Pipe Dream
Attempts to answer the question, what became of a 1960s scheme to transport solid goods by
pipeline, and why?
http://www.newscientist.com/lastword/article.jsp?id=lw670
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RUMBA: Tube Underground Magnetic Levitation Railway
A proposal for a passenger magnetic levitation based railway. Includes analysis of design
requirements, network components, and implementation.
http://home.t-online.de/home/cbruch/Rumba_e.html
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Mining Technology: Sumitomo Metal Industries: Mining Mass Transportation
An introduction to the Sumitomo Capsule Liner, including a description of the prototype and
suitable conditions for other applications.
http://www.mining-technology.com/contractors/materials/sumitomo/
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Texas Transportation Researcher: Research Explores Underground Pipeline System
Describes feasibility study by Texas Transportation Institute, for subterranean freight pipeline
system using pallet carrying vehicles.
http://tti.tamu.edu/researcher/v36n2/underground_freight.stm
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Public Roads: Tube Freight Transportation
A review of the subject by Lawrence Vance and Milton K. Mills, United States Federal Highway
Administration.
http://www.tfhrc.gov/pubrds/fall94/p94au21.htm
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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.
http://www.freightpipelinecompany.com/
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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.
http://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/isuft2002/
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Schiphol Underground Logistics System
Contains a description of a project to construct an automated underground freight system to move
flowers across Amsterdam's Schiphol airport.
http://www.het-ols.nl/
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Magplane Technology, Inc.
Includes a description and technical papers covering a linear synchronous motor based capsule
pipeline.
http://www.magplane.com/
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Capsule Pipelines
Contains a definition, history, views, and sources. Covers aspects of tube transportation,
pneumatic tube systems, telegram conveying, and pneumatic despatch.
http://www.capsu.org/
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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.
http://www.et3.com/
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CargoCap
Describes a system for conveyance of goods through pipelines in Bochum, Germany. Includes an
introduction, background, and news.
http://www.cargocap.com/
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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.
http://faculty.washington.edu/~jbs/itrans/zhao.htm
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Flexitaxi
Describes a Russian proposal for a tube transit system.
http://faculty.washington.edu/~jbs/itrans/flextaxi.htm
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International Freight Pipeline Society
Society for those interested in capsule, pneumatic, and slurry pipelines. Contains a member
directory, publications, and news.
http://www.freightpipeline.org/
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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.
http://www.tubexpress.com/
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Fast Tube System
Details a system where capsules are propelled along pipes by means of a rope-way. Includes an
introduction and technical brief.
http://www.orielsystems.u-net.com/fts/
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Inteli-Tube Pneumatic Transportation System
Contains an idea for a pneumatic tube based personal transport system.
http://zapatopi.net/pneumatic.html
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