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This collection contains more than 5,000 publications from the USDOT's Volpe Center Technical Reference Center, the knowledge repository of all Volpe Center staff-authored reports, journal articles, conference papers, and presentations. Housing more than 50 years of transportation research, Volpe Center’s Technical Reference Center actively engages in information support and research for transportation researchers both within and outside of the Volpe Center. More information on Volpe Center’s Technical Reference Center is available at https://www.volpe.dot.gov/library/about-library. Bookmark this page: https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/collection_pa_dmp or https://doi.org/10.21949/1530858.

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Evaluation of Length-of-Stain Gas Indicator Tubes for Measuring Carbon Monoxide in Air

CITE Title : Evaluation of Length-of-Stain Gas Indicator Tubes for Measuring Carbon Monoxide in Air Creator(s) : Klaubert, Earl C.;Sturm, Joseph C.; Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, (U.S.) Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Published Date : 1971-11-01 Report Number : DOT-TSC-NHTSA-71-08;DOT-HS-820 203; URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/10573 "Evaluation of Length-of-Stain Gas" (1971). "Evaluation of Length-of-Stain Gas Indicator Tubes for Measuring Carbon Monoxide in Air" (1971) "Evaluation of Length-of-Stain Gas Indicator Tubes for Measuring Carbon Monoxide in Air" , 1971 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Klaubert, Earl C. ;

Sturm, Joseph C.

1971-11-01

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Techniques for detection and measurement of carbon monoxide (CO) in air are of interest and utility in many aspects of automotive safety. CO concentra...

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JFK airport ground control recommendations.

CITE Title : JFK airport ground control recommendations. Creator(s) : Ricci, Robert;Englander, I.;Gagne, Gilbert A.;Passera, Anthony;VILCANS, JANIS; Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Published Date : 1971-11-01 Report Number : DOT-TSC-FAA-72-14 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/9180 "JFK airport ground control" (1971). "JFK airport ground control recommendations." (1971) "JFK airport ground control recommendations." , 1971 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Ricci, Robert ;

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1971-11-01

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The object of this effort was to generate a detailed recommendation on what to do about the JFK Airport Ground Traffic Control Problem, including a re...

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FY71 Engineering Report on Surveillance Techniques for Civil Aviation Security

CITE Title : FY71 Engineering Report on Surveillance Techniques for Civil Aviation Security Creator(s) : Barrington, Alfred E.;Frenkel, L.;Cline, J. E.;Landman, A.; Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Department of Transportation. Office of the Secretary Published Date : 1971-11-01 Report Number : DOT-TSC-OST-71-20 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/10828 "FY71 Engineering Report on" (1971). "FY71 Engineering Report on Surveillance Techniques for Civil Aviation Security" (1971) "FY71 Engineering Report on Surveillance Techniques for Civil Aviation Security" , 1971 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Barrington, Alfred E. ;

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1971-11-01

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This document discusses the work performed by the TSC task group on surveillance techniques in FY71. The principal section is devoted to the technical...

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Keyboard and message evaluation for cockpit input to data link

CITE Title : Keyboard and message evaluation for cockpit input to data link Creator(s) : Hilborn, Edwin H. Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Published Date : 1971-11-01 Report Number : DOT-TSC-FAA-71-21 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/6446 "Keyboard and message evaluation" (1971). "Keyboard and message evaluation for cockpit input to data link" (1971) "Keyboard and message evaluation for cockpit input to data link" , 1971 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Hilborn, Edwin H.

1971-11-01

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The project reported-herein studied some methods for implementation of the man-machine interface of Digital Data Link for Air Traffic Control. An anal...

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National Transportation Statistics (NTS) 1971: Summary Report

CITE Title : National Transportation Statistics (NTS) 1971: Summary Report Corporate Creator(s) : United States. Department of Transportation. Bureau of Transportation Statistics Published Date : 1971-11-01 Series : National Transportation Statistics (NTS) DOI : https://doi.org/10.21949/1523418 "National Transportation Statistics (NTS)" (1971). https://doi.org/10.21949/1523418 "National Transportation Statistics (NTS) 1971: Summary Report" (1971), https://doi.org/10.21949/1523418 "National Transportation Statistics (NTS) 1971: Summary Report" , 1971, https://doi.org/10.21949/1523418 Export RIS Citation Information.

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United States. Department of Transportation. Bureau of Transportation Statistics

1971-11-01 | National Transportation Statistics (NTS)

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This publication contains summaries of selected national transportation statistics. The summaries are of three types: tree displays, modal profiles, t...

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The use of far infra-red radiation for the detection of concealed metal objects

CITE Title : The use of far infra-red radiation for the detection of concealed metal objects Creator(s) : Scotto, Michael Corporate Creator(s) : Transportation Systems Center Published Date : 1971-11-01 Report Number : DOT-TSC-OST-72-11 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/8979 "The use of far" (1971). "The use of far infra-red radiation for the detection of concealed metal objects" (1971) "The use of far infra-red radiation for the detection of concealed metal objects" , 1971 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Scotto, Michael

1971-11-01

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The use of infrared radiation for the detection of concealed metal objects has been investigated both theoretically and experimentally. The investigat...

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Path changing methods applied to the 4-D guidance of STOL aircraft.

CITE Title : Path changing methods applied to the 4-D guidance of STOL aircraft. Creator(s) : Hynes, Robert J.;Stevenson, Lloyd E.; Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Published Date : 1971-11-01 Report Number : DOT-TSC-FAA-72-5 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/9175 "Path changing methods applied" (1971). "Path changing methods applied to the 4-D guidance of STOL aircraft." (1971) "Path changing methods applied to the 4-D guidance of STOL aircraft." , 1971 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Hynes, Robert J. ;

Stevenson, Lloyd E.

1971-11-01

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Prior to the advent of large-scale commercial STOL service, some challenging navigation and guidance problems must be solved. Proposed terminal area o...

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Summary report of trip to European all weather landing facilities October 18-29, 1971.

CITE Title : Summary report of trip to European all weather landing facilities October 18-29, 1971. Creator(s) : Feehrer, Carl E. Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Published Date : 1971-10-18 Report Number : DOT-TSC-FAA-72-11 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/9177 "Summary report of trip" (1971). "Summary report of trip to European all weather landing facilities October 18-29, 1971." (1971) "Summary report of trip to European all weather landing facilities October 18-29, 1971." , 1971 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Feehrer, Carl E.

1971-10-18

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This report represents a summary of the information gathered during the joint FAA/MITRE/TSC visit to European Category II and Category III landing fac...

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Noise Level Measurements on the UMTA Mark I Diagnostic Car (R42 MODEL)

CITE Title : Noise Level Measurements on the UMTA Mark I Diagnostic Car (R42 MODEL) Creator(s) : Rickley, E J;Quinn, R;Byron, G; Corporate Creator(s) : Transportation Systems Center Published Date : 1971-10-01 Report Number : DOT-TSC-UMTA-72-3 DOI : https://doi.org/10.21949/1526612 "Noise Level Measurements on" (1971). https://doi.org/10.21949/1526612 "Noise Level Measurements on the UMTA Mark I Diagnostic Car (R42 MODEL)" (1971), https://doi.org/10.21949/1526612 "Noise Level Measurements on the UMTA Mark I Diagnostic Car (R42 MODEL)" , 1971, https://doi.org/10.21949/1526612 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Rickley, E J ;

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1971-10-01

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The R42 Model mass transit car currently operating on the "N" line of the new York City Transit System was selected for experimentation and tests. For...

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Analysis of Hydraulic Servo Equations for WRDRF Prototype Control System: Volume I

CITE Title : Analysis of Hydraulic Servo Equations for WRDRF Prototype Control System: Volume I Creator(s) : Picardi, Joseph E. Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Urban Mass Transportation Administration Published Date : 1971-10-01 Report Number : DOT-TSC-UMTA-71-02 DOI : https://doi.org/10.21949/1526725 "Analysis of Hydraulic Servo" (1971). https://doi.org/10.21949/1526725 "Analysis of Hydraulic Servo Equations for WRDRF Prototype Control System: Volume I" (1971), https://doi.org/10.21949/1526725 "Analysis of Hydraulic Servo Equations for WRDRF Prototype Control System: Volume I" , 1971, https://doi.org/10.21949/1526725 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Picardi, Joseph E.

1971-10-01

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A set of dynamic performance equations derived by Wylie Labs., Huntsville, Alabama, were independently rederived and checked. These equations describe...

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The calculation of aircraft collision probabilities

CITE Title : The calculation of aircraft collision probabilities Creator(s) : Bellantoni, Juan F. Corporate Creator(s) : United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration Published Date : 1971-10-01 Report Number : DOT-TSC-FAA-71-27 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/6447 "The calculation of aircraft" (1971). "The calculation of aircraft collision probabilities" (1971) "The calculation of aircraft collision probabilities" , 1971 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Bellantoni, Juan F.

1971-10-01

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The basic limitation of, air traffic compression, from the safety point of view, is the increased risk of collision due to reduced separations. In ord...

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Characteristics of a Signal Data Converter for a Multi-runway Visibility Measuring System

CITE Title : Characteristics of a Signal Data Converter for a Multi-runway Visibility Measuring System Creator(s) : Ingrao, Hector C.;Lifsitz, J. R.; Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, (U.S.) Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Dept. of Transportation Published Date : 1971-10-01 Report Number : DOT-TSC-FAA-72-01;AD-744 873; URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/11039 "Characteristics of a Signal" (1971). "Characteristics of a Signal Data Converter for a Multi-runway Visibility Measuring System" (1971) "Characteristics of a Signal Data Converter for a Multi-runway Visibility Measuring System" , 1971 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Ingrao, Hector C. ;

Lifsitz, J. R.

1971-10-01

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The characteristics of a signal data converter (SDC) are developed with application to airport visibility measuring systems. The SDC is discussed in t...

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Reports Bibliography, October 1971

CITE Title : Reports Bibliography, October 1971 Creator(s) : Waters, Albert L. Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, (U.S.) Published Date : 1971-10-01 Report Number : DOT-TSC-OST-71-17;PB-204 803; URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/10720 "Reports Bibliography, October 1971" (1971). "Reports Bibliography, October 1971" (1971) "Reports Bibliography, October 1971" , 1971 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Waters, Albert L.

1971-10-01

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The reports bibliography published at the Transportation Systems Center provides a substantive listing of scientific technical reports published from ...

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Analysis of Airport Access - A Methods Review and Research Program

CITE Title : Analysis of Airport Access - A Methods Review and Research Program Creator(s) : Paules, G. E.;Roberts, E.;Schaeffer, K. H.; Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Published Date : 1971-10-01 Report Number : DOT-TSC-OST-71-18 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/10177 "Analysis of Airport Access" (1971). "Analysis of Airport Access - A Methods Review and Research Program" (1971) "Analysis of Airport Access - A Methods Review and Research Program" , 1971 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Paules, G. E. ;

Roberts, E.
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1971-10-01

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The report points up the differences and similarities between airport access travel and general urban trip making. Models and surveys developed for, o...

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Measurement of ambient noise levels in the Florida Everglades

CITE Title : Measurement of ambient noise levels in the Florida Everglades Creator(s) : Quinn, Robert W. Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Department of Transportation. Office of the Secretary Published Date : 1971-09-30 Report Number : DOT-TSC-OST-72-2 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/9776 "Measurement of ambient noise" (1971). "Measurement of ambient noise levels in the Florida Everglades" (1971) "Measurement of ambient noise levels in the Florida Everglades" , 1971 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Quinn, Robert W.

1971-09-30

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Noise data recorded in and around a 100-square mile area of southern Florida during the period 16-22 March 1971 have been analyzed in the Noise Abatem...

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Operational Dial-A-Ride Computer Program: Volume 2. Test Scenarios and Test Data

CITE Title : Operational Dial-A-Ride Computer Program: Volume 2. Test Scenarios and Test Data Creator(s) : Bellantoni, Juan F. Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Urban Mass Transportation Administration Published Date : 1971-09-30 Report Number : DOT-TSC-UMTA-72-01,2 DOI : https://doi.org/10.21949/1526838 "Operational Dial-A-Ride Computer Program:" (1971). https://doi.org/10.21949/1526838 "Operational Dial-A-Ride Computer Program: Volume 2. Test Scenarios and Test Data" (1971), https://doi.org/10.21949/1526838 "Operational Dial-A-Ride Computer Program: Volume 2. Test Scenarios and Test Data" , 1971, https://doi.org/10.21949/1526838 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Bellantoni, Juan F.

1971-09-30

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This report presents the results of the evaluation of the MIT Urban Systems Laboratory's (USL's) Dial-A-Ride operational computer program. The evaluat...

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A Technique for Measuring the Behavior of a Navigational Buoy

CITE Title : A Technique for Measuring the Behavior of a Navigational Buoy Creator(s) : Babb, L. V.;Wilmarth, R. W.; Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Coast Guard Published Date : 1971-09-01 Report Number : DOT-TSC-CG-72-01;PB-211 975; URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/10610 "A Technique for Measuring" (1971). "A Technique for Measuring the Behavior of a Navigational Buoy" (1971) "A Technique for Measuring the Behavior of a Navigational Buoy" , 1971 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Babb, L. V. ;

Wilmarth, R. W.

1971-09-01

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A prototype instrumentation system has been developed and fabricated to furnish stability information about a moored navigational buoy. The parameters...

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Accurate surveillance in the terminal area.

CITE Title : Accurate surveillance in the terminal area. Creator(s) : Kulke, Bernhard;Minkoff, Robert T.;Haroules, George G.; Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Published Date : 1971-09-01 Report Number : DOT-TSC-FAA-71-26 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/9183 "Accurate surveillance in the" (1971). "Accurate surveillance in the terminal area." (1971) "Accurate surveillance in the terminal area." , 1971 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Kulke, Bernhard ;

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1971-09-01

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The problem of deriving surveillance information from the MLS has been analyzed in terms of the available air-to-ground communication links. The resul...

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Microwave Scanning Beam Approach and Landing System Phased Array Antenna [1971]

CITE Title : Microwave Scanning Beam Approach and Landing System Phased Array Antenna [1971] Creator(s) : Kalafus, Rudolph M.;Harris, P.;LaRussa, F.;Bishop, G.;Pantano, P.; Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Published Date : 1971-09-01 Report Number : DOT-TSC-FAA-71-29 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/9191 "Microwave Scanning Beam Approach" (1971). "Microwave Scanning Beam Approach and Landing System Phased Array Antenna [1971]" (1971) "Microwave Scanning Beam Approach and Landing System Phased Array Antenna [1971]" , 1971 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Kalafus, Rudolph M. ;

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1971-09-01

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The design, operating instructions, detailed logic circuitry, and antenna test range results for the electronic circular scanning phased array develop...

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Field Test Plan for Evaluating the Cooperative Breath Analyzer

CITE Title : Field Test Plan for Evaluating the Cooperative Breath Analyzer Creator(s) : Oates, John Francis;Jacobs, Harold H.; Corporate Creator(s) : Dunlap and Associates, Inc. Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration;United States. Department of Transportation. Research and Special Programs Administration. Transportation Systems Center; Published Date : 1971-09-01 Report Number : DOT HS- 800 567 DOI : https://doi.org/10.21949/1527569 "Field Test Plan for" (1971). https://doi.org/10.21949/1527569 "Field Test Plan for Evaluating the Cooperative Breath Analyzer" (1971), https://doi.org/10.21949/1527569 "Field Test Plan for Evaluating the Cooperative Breath Analyzer" , 1971, https://doi.org/10.21949/1527569 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Oates, John Francis ;

Jacobs, Harold H.

1971-09-01

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This report provides basic inputs to the Transportation Systems Center for their continuing development and evaluation of cooperative breath analyzers...

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