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In the pipeline industry, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems are used to collect data from pipeline sensors in real time and display these data to humans who monitor the data fro
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For the reasons given in the Phase 1 report [DOT HS 811 304] on this research, the Phase 2 work focused initially on the following idea. The lack of detectability of quieter cars could be remediated i
This report presents operational and safety findings and countermeasure recommendations from a comparative analysis of bicycle lanes (BLs) versus wide curb lanes (WCLs). The primary analysis was based
This document is disseminated under the sponsorship of the Department of Transportation (DOT) in the interest of information exchange. The United States Government assumes no liability for its content
If you came upon an overturned truck on the highway that was leaking, would you be able to identify if it was hazardous and know what steps to take? Does the identification number 60 indicate a toxic
This book serves as an easy reference on the types, measures, and general standards on damages for all states and the District of Columbia. It is written for industry members, insurance representative
This report describes a study evaluating the effects of train control technology on locomotive engineer performance. Several types of train control systems were evaluated: partial automation (cruise c
In August 2001, the Federal Railroad Administration issued the notice of proposed rulemaking: Standards for Development and Use of Processor-Based Signal and Train Control Systems (49 Code of Federal
This report discusses the October 29, 2011, collision of the tankship Elka Apollon with the containership MSC Nederland on the Houston Ship Channel in Upper Galveston Bay, Texas. No one was injured. D
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Balloon Flying Handbook introduces basic pilot knowledge and skills that are essential for piloting balloons. ?It introduces pilots to the broad spectrum of knowledge that will be needed as they progr
Discusses the impact of environmentalism on transportation, including the success of the Bus Rapid Transit in Curitiba, Brazil; the failures of Boston's Big Dig, and the popularity of hybrid vehicles.
