The report describes studies of the deformation and failure behavior of Ti-6Al-4V titanium and 2024-T3 aluminum. This work was accomplished by the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory under an Interagency Agreement between the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) William J. Hughes Technical Center and the Department of Energy (DOE). The work was
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Lesuer, D. R. (2000). Experimental Investigations of Material Models for Ti-6Al-4V Titanium and 2024-T3 Aluminum (Report No. DOT/FAA/AR-00/25). United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. William J. Hughes Technical Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93874
Lesuer, D. R.. Experimental Investigations of Material Models for Ti-6Al-4V Titanium and 2024-T3 Aluminum. Report no. DOT/FAA/AR-00/25. United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. William J. Hughes Technical Center, 2000. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93874.
Lesuer, D. R. Experimental Investigations of Material Models for Ti-6Al-4V Titanium and 2024-T3 Aluminum. United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. William J. Hughes Technical Center, 2000, Report no. DOT/FAA/AR-00/25, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93874.
Field data from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Runway Instrumentation Project at Denver International Airport, Colorado, were analyzed and compared to three-dimensional finite element model predictions. Data collected at the Denver test site included strains and deflections of the rigid pavement structure under typical in-service aircraf
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Brill, D. R. (2000). Field Verification of a 3D Finite Element Rigid Airport Pavement Model (Report No. DOT/FAA/AR-00/33). United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. William J. Hughes Technical Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93873
Brill, D. R.. Field Verification of a 3D Finite Element Rigid Airport Pavement Model. Report no. DOT/FAA/AR-00/33. United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. William J. Hughes Technical Center, 2000. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93873.
Brill, D. R. Field Verification of a 3D Finite Element Rigid Airport Pavement Model. United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. William J. Hughes Technical Center, 2000, Report no. DOT/FAA/AR-00/33, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93873.
An integrated experimental and computational investigation was conducted to determine the effect of simulated ridge ice shapes on airfoil aerodynamics. These upper-surface shapes are representative of those which may form aft of protected surfaces in super-cooled large droplet conditions. The simulated ice shapes were experimentally tested on a mod
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Bragg, M. B., & Loth, E. (2000). Effects of Large-Droplet Ice Accretion on Airfoil and Wing Aerodynamics and Control (Report No. DOT/FAA/AR-00/14). United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. William J. Hughes Technical Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93872
Bragg, M. B. and E. Loth. Effects of Large-Droplet Ice Accretion on Airfoil and Wing Aerodynamics and Control. Report no. DOT/FAA/AR-00/14. United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. William J. Hughes Technical Center, 2000. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93872.
Bragg, M. B., and E. Loth Effects of Large-Droplet Ice Accretion on Airfoil and Wing Aerodynamics and Control. United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. William J. Hughes Technical Center, 2000, Report no. DOT/FAA/AR-00/14, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93872.
This report details the results of a study that has been completed to assess the risk of High-Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF) to fixed-wing transport and non-transport aircraft in the U.S. The approach to the assessment of HIRF included the following elements: • Detailed information on 893 emitters and 5913 flights near Denver and Seattle • Quanti
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Elliot, J. R. (1999). High-Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF) Risk Analysis (Report No. DOT/FAA/AR-99/50). United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. William J. Hughes Technical Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93871
Elliot, J. R.. High-Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF) Risk Analysis. Report no. DOT/FAA/AR-99/50. United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. William J. Hughes Technical Center, 1999. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93871.
Elliot, J. R. High-Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF) Risk Analysis. United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. William J. Hughes Technical Center, 1999, Report no. DOT/FAA/AR-99/50, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93871.
United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. National Center for Statistics and Analysis
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In 2024 there were 22,713 passenger vehicle occupants who died in motor vehicle traffic crashes, a 5-percent decrease from 24,017 in 2023. An estimated 1,908,301 passenger vehicle occupants were injured, a 2-percent decrease from 1,947,393 in 2023.
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United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. National Center for Statistics and Analysis (2026). Traffic Safety Facts 2024 Data: Passenger Vehicles (Report No. DOT HS 813 837). United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. National Center for Statistics and Analysis. https://doi.org/10.21949/ca40-ad80
United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. National Center for Statistics and Analysis. Traffic Safety Facts 2024 Data: Passenger Vehicles. Report no. DOT HS 813 837. United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. National Center for Statistics and Analysis, 2026. https://doi.org/10.21949/ca40-ad80.
United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. National Center for Statistics and Analysis Traffic Safety Facts 2024 Data: Passenger Vehicles. United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. National Center for Statistics and Analysis, 2026, Report no. DOT HS 813 837, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.21949/ca40-ad80.
This report documents the on-site investigation of a side-impact crash involving a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander and a 2002 Ford F-250, which resulted in fatal injuries to the Mitsubishi's second-row right passenger (belted 8-month-old male) who was seated in a rear-facing child restraint system (CRS). The Mitsubishi was driven by a 31-year-old belted
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Crash Research & Analysis, Inc (2026). Special Crash Investigations: On-Site Child Restraint System Crash Investigation; Vehicle: 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander; Location: Indiana; Crash Date: January 2023 (Report No. DOT HS 813 841). United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. https://doi.org/10.21949/ave9-h927
Crash Research & Analysis, Inc. Special Crash Investigations: On-Site Child Restraint System Crash Investigation; Vehicle: 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander; Location: Indiana; Crash Date: January 2023. Report no. DOT HS 813 841. United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2026. https://doi.org/10.21949/ave9-h927.
Crash Research & Analysis, Inc Special Crash Investigations: On-Site Child Restraint System Crash Investigation; Vehicle: 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander; Location: Indiana; Crash Date: January 2023. United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2026, Report no. DOT HS 813 841, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.21949/ave9-h927.
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This fact sheet discusses occupants (drivers and passengers) of passenger vehicles and their occupant protection including seat belts, car seats for children under 5 years old, and frontal air bags. Passenger vehicles are passenger cars and light trucks (pickups, SUVs, and vans) with gross vehicle weight ratings of 10,000 lb or less.
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United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. National Center for Statistics and Analysis (2026). Traffic Safety Facts 2024 Data: Occupant Protection in Passenger Vehicles (Report No. DOT HS 813 840). United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. National Center for Statistics and Analysis. https://doi.org/10.21949/7mth-qn39
United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. National Center for Statistics and Analysis. Traffic Safety Facts 2024 Data: Occupant Protection in Passenger Vehicles. Report no. DOT HS 813 840. United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. National Center for Statistics and Analysis, 2026. https://doi.org/10.21949/7mth-qn39.
United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. National Center for Statistics and Analysis Traffic Safety Facts 2024 Data: Occupant Protection in Passenger Vehicles. United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. National Center for Statistics and Analysis, 2026, Report no. DOT HS 813 840, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.21949/7mth-qn39.
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This edition of Traffic Safety Facts summarizes traffic fatalities among the older population in 2024, when 8,019 people 65 and older were killed and about 284,525 were injured in traffic crashes. Older people made up 20 percent of all traffic fatalities and 12 percent of all people injured, a 1-percent increase in fatalities and a 2-percent increa
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United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. National Center for Statistics and Analysis (2026). Traffic Safety Facts 2024 Data: Older Population (Report No. DOT HS 813 839). United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. National Center for Statistics and Analysis. https://doi.org/10.21949/3eep-2b32
United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. National Center for Statistics and Analysis. Traffic Safety Facts 2024 Data: Older Population. Report no. DOT HS 813 839. United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. National Center for Statistics and Analysis, 2026. https://doi.org/10.21949/3eep-2b32.
United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. National Center for Statistics and Analysis Traffic Safety Facts 2024 Data: Older Population. United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. National Center for Statistics and Analysis, 2026, Report no. DOT HS 813 839, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.21949/3eep-2b32.
Between 2020 and 2024, 15.3 percent (n = 31,448) of all motor vehicle crash fatalities required extrication (equipment used to remove a person from a vehicle). Of those, nearly two-thirds (65.3%) died either at the scene or during transport, and 34.7 percent reached the hospital alive but died within 30 days. Men account for approximately two-third
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Selden Jr, R. Z. (2026). Fatalities Requiring Extrication: State Rates per 100,000 Licensed Drivers, 2020 - 2024 (Report No. DOT HS 813 845). United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. https://doi.org/10.21949/mapb-4612
Selden Jr, R Z. Fatalities Requiring Extrication: State Rates per 100,000 Licensed Drivers, 2020 - 2024. Report no. DOT HS 813 845. United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2026. https://doi.org/10.21949/mapb-4612.
Selden Jr, R Z Fatalities Requiring Extrication: State Rates per 100,000 Licensed Drivers, 2020 - 2024. United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2026, Report no. DOT HS 813 845, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.21949/mapb-4612.
There is significant variation in human color vision phenotypes. This variation can lead to color perception deficits, known as color vision deficiency (CVD). CVD can impact the safety of operations in transportation-related industries, prompting the implementation of color vision-related occupation safety screening standards. In the aviation commu
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Supporting Files
Erickson, A., Seemiller, E. S., Lee, K., Johnson, D. A., & Winterbottom, M. D. (2026). Effect of Color Filter Lenses on Color Vision Screening Tests (Report No. AFRL-RH-WP-TR-2026-0090). United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. Office of Aerospace Medicine. Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93865
Erickson, Austin, Eric S Seemiller, Kassandra Lee, Danae A Johnson, and Marc D Winterbottom. Effect of Color Filter Lenses on Color Vision Screening Tests. Report no. AFRL-RH-WP-TR-2026-0090. United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. Office of Aerospace Medicine. Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI), 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93865.
Erickson, Austin, et al. Effect of Color Filter Lenses on Color Vision Screening Tests. United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. Office of Aerospace Medicine. Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI), 2026, Report no. AFRL-RH-WP-TR-2026-0090, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93865.
Acadia National Park (ACAD) faces increasing visitor demand and congestion at key sites including Park Loop Road, Sand Beach Entrance Station and parking area, Jordan Pond, and Eagle Lake. This report documents data collection, analyzes transportation challenges, and presents actionable recommendations to improve the visitor transportation experien
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10/07/2026
Littman, M., Keeney, K., O'Connell, N., & Broder, A. (2026). Acadia National Park, Data Collection and Evaluation Report: Park Loop Road, Sand Beach Entrance Station, Sand Beach, Jordan Pond, and Eagle Lake (Report No. DOT-VNTSC-NPS-26-04). John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93864
Littman, Michael, Kristine Keeney, Nineveh O'Connell, and Ali Broder. Acadia National Park, Data Collection and Evaluation Report: Park Loop Road, Sand Beach Entrance Station, Sand Beach, Jordan Pond, and Eagle Lake. Report no. DOT-VNTSC-NPS-26-04. John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.), 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93864.
Littman, Michael, et al. Acadia National Park, Data Collection and Evaluation Report: Park Loop Road, Sand Beach Entrance Station, Sand Beach, Jordan Pond, and Eagle Lake. John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.), 2026, Report no. DOT-VNTSC-NPS-26-04, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93864.
Fly-By was an official publication for employees of the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA). It featured articles and photos about aviation history, current events, employee awards and activities, and updates about FAA activities.
10/07/2026
United States. Federal Aviation Agency (1963). FAA Fly-By: January 1963 (Special Edition No. 1). United States. Federal Aviation Agency. https://doi.org/10.21949/8msa-jg68
United States. Federal Aviation Agency. FAA Fly-By: January 1963 (Special Edition No. 1). United States. Federal Aviation Agency, 1963. https://doi.org/10.21949/8msa-jg68.
United States. Federal Aviation Agency FAA Fly-By: January 1963 (Special Edition No. 1). United States. Federal Aviation Agency, 1963, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.21949/8msa-jg68.
Fly-By was an official publication for employees of the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA). It featured articles and photos about aviation history, current events, employee awards and activities, and updates about FAA activities.
10/07/2026
United States. Federal Aviation Agency (1963). FAA Fly-By: February 1963 (Special Edition No. 2). United States. Federal Aviation Agency. https://doi.org/10.21949/1k17-tt85
United States. Federal Aviation Agency. FAA Fly-By: February 1963 (Special Edition No. 2). United States. Federal Aviation Agency, 1963. https://doi.org/10.21949/1k17-tt85.
United States. Federal Aviation Agency FAA Fly-By: February 1963 (Special Edition No. 2). United States. Federal Aviation Agency, 1963, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.21949/1k17-tt85.
Fly-By was an official publication for employees of the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA). It featured articles and photos about aviation history, current events, employee awards and activities, and updates about FAA activities.
10/07/2026
United States. Federal Aviation Agency (1962). FAA Fly-By: October 1962 (Special Edition No. 4). United States. Federal Aviation Agency. https://doi.org/10.21949/aw7f-hw57
United States. Federal Aviation Agency. FAA Fly-By: October 1962 (Special Edition No. 4). United States. Federal Aviation Agency, 1962. https://doi.org/10.21949/aw7f-hw57.
United States. Federal Aviation Agency FAA Fly-By: October 1962 (Special Edition No. 4). United States. Federal Aviation Agency, 1962, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.21949/aw7f-hw57.
Fly-By was an official publication for employees of the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA). It featured articles and photos about aviation history, current events, employee awards and activities, and updates about FAA activities.
10/07/2026
United States. Federal Aviation Agency (1962). FAA Fly-By: November 1962 (Special Edition No. 6). United States. Federal Aviation Agency. https://doi.org/10.21949/rx8h-8122
United States. Federal Aviation Agency. FAA Fly-By: November 1962 (Special Edition No. 6). United States. Federal Aviation Agency, 1962. https://doi.org/10.21949/rx8h-8122.
United States. Federal Aviation Agency FAA Fly-By: November 1962 (Special Edition No. 6). United States. Federal Aviation Agency, 1962, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.21949/rx8h-8122.
Fly-By was an official publication for employees of the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA). It featured articles and photos about aviation history, current events, employee awards and activities, and updates about FAA activities.
10/07/2026
United States. Federal Aviation Agency (1962). FAA Fly-By: November 1962 (Special Edition No. 5). United States. Federal Aviation Agency. https://doi.org/10.21949/s4pj-7v23
United States. Federal Aviation Agency. FAA Fly-By: November 1962 (Special Edition No. 5). United States. Federal Aviation Agency, 1962. https://doi.org/10.21949/s4pj-7v23.
United States. Federal Aviation Agency FAA Fly-By: November 1962 (Special Edition No. 5). United States. Federal Aviation Agency, 1962, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.21949/s4pj-7v23.
Fly-By was an official publication for employees of the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA). It featured articles and photos about aviation history, current events, employee awards and activities, and updates about FAA activities.
10/07/2026
United States. Federal Aviation Agency (1962). FAA Fly-By: March 1962 (Special Edition No. 1). United States. Federal Aviation Agency. https://doi.org/10.21949/7zf4-7q70
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United States. Federal Aviation Agency FAA Fly-By: March 1962 (Special Edition No. 1). United States. Federal Aviation Agency, 1962, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.21949/7zf4-7q70.
Fly-By was an official publication for employees of the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA). It featured articles and photos about aviation history, current events, employee awards and activities, and updates about FAA activities.
10/07/2026
United States. Federal Aviation Agency (1962). FAA Fly-By: June 1962 (Special Edition No. 2). United States. Federal Aviation Agency. https://doi.org/10.21949/mdgm-rr82
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United States. Federal Aviation Agency FAA Fly-By: June 1962 (Special Edition No. 2). United States. Federal Aviation Agency, 1962, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.21949/mdgm-rr82.
Fly-By was an official publication for employees of the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA). It featured articles and photos about aviation history, current events, employee awards and activities, and updates about FAA activities.
10/07/2026
United States. Federal Aviation Agency (1962). FAA Fly-By: July 1962 (Special Edition No. 3). United States. Federal Aviation Agency. https://doi.org/10.21949/pg7s-ps97
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United States. Federal Aviation Agency FAA Fly-By: July 1962 (Special Edition No. 3). United States. Federal Aviation Agency, 1962, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.21949/pg7s-ps97.
Fly-By was an official publication for employees of the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA). It featured articles and photos about aviation history, current events, employee awards and activities, and updates about FAA activities.
10/07/2026
United States. Federal Aviation Agency (1962). FAA Fly-By: December 1962 (Special Edition No. 7). United States. Federal Aviation Agency. https://doi.org/10.21949/a684-mr73
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United States. Federal Aviation Agency FAA Fly-By: December 1962 (Special Edition No. 7). United States. Federal Aviation Agency, 1962, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.21949/a684-mr73.
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