Efficient Personal Rapid Transit System in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi
Explore the innovative Personal Rapid Transit system in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, a zero-emission urban project powered by solar energy. This system offers individual, autonomously powered pods that transport passengers on demand using lithium phosphate batteries, promoting sustainable and convenient urban mobility. Discover how this underground network enhances safety, reduces traffic congestion, and provides a futuristic transportation solution for urban communities.
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Personal Rapid Transit in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi Josie Miller, Mason Loth, and Noah Gibson
What is Masdar City? A planned zero-emission city in Abu Dhabi Powered through solar energy Encourages walking/biking For farther than walking distances, there will be a Personal Rapid Transit system http://thewondrous.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/masdar_plaza_lava_01.jpg http://www.masdar.ae/assets/downloads/content/970/factsheet-masdar_city.pdf
What is Personal Rapid Transit? Individual, independently- powered pods Pods run on tracks, guided by magnets Transports customers on demand Run on lithium phosphate batteries 60 kilometers on 1.5 hour charge http://www.2getthere.eu/wp-content/gallery/masdar/Passengers-boarding-PRT-vehicle-at-MIST-station.jpg http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sgouris_Sgouridis/publication/230546031_Simulationbased_analysis_of_personal_rapid_transit_systems_service_and_energy_performan ce_assessment_of_the_Masdar_City_PRT_case/links/53e228780cf2235f352c1399.pdf
Implementation in Masdar City http://images.fastcompany.com/upload/1_1.jpg Pod design Carries four adults and 2 children Berth design Docking hubs Underground network Doesn t disrupt pedestrian traffic Allows for more room http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sgouris_Sgouridis/publication/230546031_Simulationbased_analysis_of_personal_rapid_transit_systems_service_and_energy_perf ormance_assessment_of_the_Masdar_City_PRT_case/links/53e228780cf2235f352c1399.pdf
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Battery management Fully battery operated Costly Adds Weight Different Recharge options: Depot charging http://edenison.zenfolio.com/img/s3/v38/p1003034296-3.jpg Charging station http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sgouris_Sgouridis/publication/230546031_Simulationbased_analysis_of_personal_rapid_transit_systems_service_and_energy_performan ce_assessment_of_the_Masdar_City_PRT_case/links/53e228780cf2235f352c1399.pdf faster recharging for short station stops
Benefits of PRT Electrically powered, zero carbon to operate Fully automated Underground Reduces traffic and congestion Increased Safety: features advanced obstacle detection program Short waiting times http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sgouris_Sgouridis/publication/230546031_Simulationbased_analysis_of_personal_rapid_transit_system s_service_and_energy_performance_assessment_of_the_Masdar_City_PRT_case/links/53e228780cf2235f352c1399.pdf http://www.adacblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_0605.jpg Decreased travel times
Drawbacks of PRT Complex Lack of investors No previous experience New technology Full reliance on technology Possibility of system crashes http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sgouris_Sgouridis/publication/230546031_Simulationbased_analysis_of_personal_rapid_transit_system s_service_and_energy_performance_assessment_of_the_Masdar_City_PRT_case/links/53e228780cf2235f352c1399.pdf Passengers cannot change their route
