Higher Inductance for Higher Resistance

Wire Gauge- a greater gauge (smaller diameter) wire will yield more resistance, but a greater inductance can be created. Too high of a gauge of wire may not be able to carry enough induced current to levitate the train.

Lower Levitation Velocity for a Lower Total Levitation Force

Inductive Loading - adds inductance to the track allowing the induced current to begin to shift phase at a lower velocity. The added inductance restrains current at high frequencies.

Double Halbach Array Method - utilizes Halbach arrays above and below the track to induce current. This is known as the Inductrack II method.

Halbach Formation - the lesser the wavelength of the Halbach array, the lesser the velocity needed for levitation. The frequency is based from the wavelength of the Halbach array. There is one optimum wavelength for a given thickness of magnets. Any other variation will result in a lower levitation force.

Track Type - the track efficiency is based on the amount of the induced magnetic field that is being utilized for levitation. The array of inductors method requires a lower levitation velocity, but has nearly ¼ the levitation force of other methods.