2. LITERATURE REVIEW
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2.1
Introduction
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2.2 U.S.
Maglev Efforts
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2.3 Superconductivity
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2.4
Guideway Considerations
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2.5 Status of AHS
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2.6 Automatic Longitudinal Control
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2.6.1 Car-Following Models
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2.6.2 Autonomous Intelligent Cruise Control (AICC) Concept
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2.6.3 Point-Following Control (PFC) Concept
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2.7 Deterministic Control Systems
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2.8 Vehicle Dynamics
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2.8.1 Propulsive Force
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2.8.2 Braking Resistance
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2.8.3 Fluid Resistance
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2.8.4 Rolling Resistance
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2.8.5 Curve Resistance