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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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Appendix C : the Noise Exposure Model (MOD 4)

CITE Title : Appendix C : the Noise Exposure Model (MOD 4) 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 : 1971-08-01 Report Number : DOT-TSC-OST-71-16;PB-211 978; URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/10806 "Appendix C : the" (1971). "Appendix C : the Noise Exposure Model (MOD 4)" (1971) "Appendix C : the Noise Exposure Model (MOD 4)" , 1971 Export RIS Citation Information.

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John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)

1971-08-01

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The purpose of this report is threefold: 1. To record the results of efforts at the Transportaiton Systems Center to refine and expand the Noise Expos...

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Design and Construction of a Portable Oculometer for Use in Transportation Oriented Human Factors Studies

CITE Title : Design and Construction of a Portable Oculometer for Use in Transportation Oriented Human Factors Studies Creator(s) : Davis, P. W.;Lutz, J. S.;Warner, A.;Iannini, A. A.; Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Published Date : 1971-08-01 Report Number : DOT-TSC-OST-71-13;PB-213 125; URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/10805 "Design and Construction of" (1971). "Design and Construction of a Portable Oculometer for Use in Transportation Oriented Human Factors Studies" (1971) "Design and Construction of a Portable Oculometer for Use in Transportation Oriented Human Factors Studies" , 1971 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Davis, P. W. ;

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1971-08-01

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THE REPORT DESCRIBES DEVELOPMENT OF AN INSTRUMENT DESIGNED TO ACQUIRE AND PROCESS INFORMATION ABOUT HUMAN VISUAL PERFORMANCE. THE INSTRUMENT HAS THE F...

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Optical Communications and Detection Systems

CITE Title : Optical Communications and Detection Systems Creator(s) : Buck, R. E.;Gagnon, R.;Jordan, L. M.;Karp, S.;Leonard, E. T.;Morin, S. J.; Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration Published Date : 1971-08-01 Report Number : DOT-TSC-NASA-71-12 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/10953 "Optical Communications and Detection" (1971). "Optical Communications and Detection Systems" (1971) "Optical Communications and Detection Systems" , 1971 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Buck, R. E. ;

Gagnon, R.
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1971-08-01

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The two milestones of the program (1) development of a high quantum efficiency 1.06 micron photomissive surface and (2) narrow pulse propatation in th...

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Transportation Systems Technology : a Twenty-Year Outlook

CITE Title : Transportation Systems Technology : a Twenty-Year Outlook Creator(s) : Kovatch, George;Barber, John B.;Casey, Robert F.;Zames, George; Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, (U.S.) Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Dept. of Transportation. Office of the Secretary Published Date : 1971-08-01 Report Number : DOT-TSC-OST-71-10 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/10803 "Transportation Systems Technology :" (1971). "Transportation Systems Technology : a Twenty-Year Outlook" (1971) "Transportation Systems Technology : a Twenty-Year Outlook" , 1971 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Kovatch, George ;

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1971-08-01

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An overall technology assessment of new and improved transportation systems is given. A broad survey has been made of new systems concepts for passeng...

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Simulation model for the Boeing 720B aircraft-flight control system in continuous flight.

CITE Title : Simulation model for the Boeing 720B aircraft-flight control system in continuous flight. Creator(s) : Collins, Dennis F.;Koziol, J. S.; Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Published Date : 1971-08-01 Report Number : DOT-TSC-FAA-71-28 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/9181 "Simulation model for the" (1971). "Simulation model for the Boeing 720B aircraft-flight control system in continuous flight." (1971) "Simulation model for the Boeing 720B aircraft-flight control system in continuous flight." , 1971 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Collins, Dennis F. ;

Koziol, J. S.

1971-08-01

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A mathematical model of the Boeing 720B aircraft and autopilot has been derived. The model is representative of the 720B aircraft for continuous fligh...

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Ground Vehicle Communications & Control: Volume I

CITE Title : Ground Vehicle Communications & Control: Volume I Creator(s) : Buck, Richard E.;Frasco, L. A.;Goldfein, H. D.;Karp, S.;Klein, L.;Leonard, E. T.;Liu, J.;Yoh, P.; Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Urban Mass Transportation Administration Published Date : 1971-08-01 Report Number : DOT-TSC-UMTA-71-06 DOI : https://doi.org/10.21949/1526904 "Ground Vehicle Communications &" (1971). https://doi.org/10.21949/1526904 "Ground Vehicle Communications & Control: Volume I" (1971), https://doi.org/10.21949/1526904 "Ground Vehicle Communications & Control: Volume I" , 1971, https://doi.org/10.21949/1526904 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Buck, Richard E. ;

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1971-08-01

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A program for improving vehicular communications in the urban environment is described. The first major item was the development of a capability to me...

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Bibliography on Ground Vehicle Communications & Control: A KWIC Index

CITE Title : Bibliography on Ground Vehicle Communications & Control: A KWIC Index Creator(s) : Thompson, W. I. Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Urban Mass Transportation Administration Published Date : 1971-08-01 Report Number : DOT-TSC-UMTA-71-03 DOI : https://doi.org/10.21949/1527159 "Bibliography on Ground Vehicle" (1971). https://doi.org/10.21949/1527159 "Bibliography on Ground Vehicle Communications & Control: A KWIC Index" (1971), https://doi.org/10.21949/1527159 "Bibliography on Ground Vehicle Communications & Control: A KWIC Index" , 1971, https://doi.org/10.21949/1527159 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Thompson, W. I.

1971-08-01

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This bibliography, or the subject of communication and control of ground vehicles, covers the fields of land-mobile communication, computer-aided traf...

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Survey of Non-Destructive Tire Inspection Techniques

CITE Title : Survey of Non-Destructive Tire Inspection Techniques Creator(s) : Lavery, Adelbert L.;Litant, Irving;Ryan, R. P.;Knable, Norman;Ceccon, H. L.; Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Published Date : 1971-07-01 Report Number : DOT-TSC-NHTSA-71-05;DOT-HS-820 205;PB-213 202; URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/11920 "Survey of Non-Destructive Tire" (1971). "Survey of Non-Destructive Tire Inspection Techniques" (1971) "Survey of Non-Destructive Tire Inspection Techniques" , 1971 Export RIS Citation Information.

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1971-07-01

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The status of several promising methods for non-destructive tire inspection is surveyed with the conclusion that radiographic, infrared, holographic a...

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Simulation Model for the Convair CV-880 and Boeing 720 B Aircraft-Autopilot Systems in the Approach Configuration

CITE Title : Simulation Model for the Convair CV-880 and Boeing 720 B Aircraft-Autopilot Systems in the Approach Configuration Creator(s) : Koziol, J. S. Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Published Date : 1971-07-01 Report Number : DOT-TSC-FAA-71-12 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/9443 "Simulation Model for the" (1971). "Simulation Model for the Convair CV-880 and Boeing 720 B Aircraft-Autopilot Systems in the Approach Configuration" (1971) "Simulation Model for the Convair CV-880 and Boeing 720 B Aircraft-Autopilot Systems in the Approach Configuration" , 1971 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Koziol, J. S.

1971-07-01

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This report presents the basic equations and data required to simulate the Convair CV-880 and Boeing 720 B aircraft-autopilot systems in the approach ...

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Visibility concepts and measurement techniques for aviation purposes

CITE Title : Visibility concepts and measurement techniques for aviation purposes Creator(s) : Schappert, G. T. Corporate Creator(s) : United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration Published Date : 1971-07-01 Report Number : DOT-TSC-FAA-71-25 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/9055 "Visibility concepts and measurement" (1971). "Visibility concepts and measurement techniques for aviation purposes" (1971) "Visibility concepts and measurement techniques for aviation purposes" , 1971 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Schappert, G. T.

1971-07-01

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This is the final report #1 of the Visibility Measuring Devices project, PPA-FA-15-Q, carried out for the Federal Aviation Administration at the Trans...

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Proposed control tower and cockpit visibility readouts based on an airport-aircraft information flow system

CITE Title : Proposed control tower and cockpit visibility readouts based on an airport-aircraft information flow system Creator(s) : Ingrao, Hector C.;Lifsitz, J. R.; Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Published Date : 1971-07-01 Report Number : DOT-TSC-FAA-71-18 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/9054 "Proposed control tower and" (1971). "Proposed control tower and cockpit visibility readouts based on an airport-aircraft information flow system" (1971) "Proposed control tower and cockpit visibility readouts based on an airport-aircraft information flow system" , 1971 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Ingrao, Hector C. ;

Lifsitz, J. R.

1971-07-01

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The problem of displaying visibility information to bothcontroller and pilot is discussed in the context of visibilityinformation flow in the airport-...

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Clear air turbulence radiometric detection program.

CITE Title : Clear air turbulence radiometric detection program. Creator(s) : Wagner, G. W.;Haroules, George G.;Brown, W. E.; Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Published Date : 1971-07-01 Report Number : DOT-TSC-FAA-71-19;AD-733 762; URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/9170 "Clear air turbulence radiometric" (1971). "Clear air turbulence radiometric detection program." (1971) "Clear air turbulence radiometric detection program." , 1971 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Wagner, G. W. ;

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1971-07-01

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The report presents a review of accomplishments for the Clear Air Turbulence Detection Program. The objectives, instrumentation, supporting hardware a...

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Simulation Model for the Piper PA-30 Light Maneuverable Aircraft in the Final Approach

CITE Title : Simulation Model for the Piper PA-30 Light Maneuverable Aircraft in the Final Approach Creator(s) : Koziol, Joseph S., Jr. Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, (U.S.) Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Federal Aviation Administration Published Date : 1971-07-01 Report Number : DOT-TSC-FAA-71-11 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/11762 "Simulation Model for the" (1971). "Simulation Model for the Piper PA-30 Light Maneuverable Aircraft in the Final Approach" (1971) "Simulation Model for the Piper PA-30 Light Maneuverable Aircraft in the Final Approach" , 1971 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Koziol, Joseph S., Jr.

1971-07-01

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The report describes the Piper PA-30 'Twin Comanche' aircraft and a representative autopilot during the final approach configuration for simulation pu...

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Personalized Rapid Transit Systems : a First Analysis

CITE Title : Personalized Rapid Transit Systems : a First Analysis Creator(s) : Kovatch, George;Zames, George; Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, (U.S.) Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Dept. of Transportation. Office of the Secretary Published Date : 1971-07-01 Report Number : DOT-TSC-OST-71-11 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/10804 "Personalized Rapid Transit Systems" (1971). "Personalized Rapid Transit Systems : a First Analysis" (1971) "Personalized Rapid Transit Systems : a First Analysis" , 1971 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Kovatch, George ;

Zames, George

1971-07-01

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A preliminary systems analysis of the presonalized rapid transit system concept is given. It includes presentatin of the significant advantages and di...

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Occupant Motion Sensors : Methods of Detection and Analysis

CITE Title : Occupant Motion Sensors : Methods of Detection and Analysis Creator(s) : Horner, J. L.;Ofsevit, D. S.;Plank, G. R.;Lawrence, G. G.; Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, (U.S.) Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Published Date : 1971-07-01 Report Number : DOT-TSC-NHTSA-71-04;DOT-HS-820 201; URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/10832 "Occupant Motion Sensors :" (1971). "Occupant Motion Sensors : Methods of Detection and Analysis" (1971) "Occupant Motion Sensors : Methods of Detection and Analysis" , 1971 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Horner, J. L. ;

Ofsevit, D. S.
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1971-07-01

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A STUDY HAS BEEN MADE OF METHODS FOR MEASURING OCCUPANT MOTION WITHIN A VEHICLE DURING CRASH OR IMPACT CONDITIONS. THE PURPOSE OF THE MEASUREMENTS IS ...

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Multi-Modal Transportation System Simulation [DOT-TSC-OST-71-19]

CITE Title : Multi-Modal Transportation System Simulation [DOT-TSC-OST-71-19] Creator(s) : Ricci, Robert C.;Roy, Jean R.; Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Published Date : 1971-07-01 Report Number : DOT-TSC-OST-71-19;PB-213 124; URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/10178 "Multi-Modal Transportation System Simulation" (1971). "Multi-Modal Transportation System Simulation [DOT-TSC-OST-71-19]" (1971) "Multi-Modal Transportation System Simulation [DOT-TSC-OST-71-19]" , 1971 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Ricci, Robert C. ;

Roy, Jean R.

1971-07-01

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A laboratory with real-time simulation capability is being developed for simulating the command and control functions related to transportation system...

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Aircraft wake vortex sensing systems

CITE Title : Aircraft wake vortex sensing systems Creator(s) : Burnham, D. C.;Hallock, J. N.;Gorstein, M.;Kodis, R,;McWilliams, I.;Sullivan, T.; Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Published Date : 1971-06-30 Report Number : DOT-TSC-FAA-72-13 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/9060 "Aircraft wake vortex sensing" (1971). "Aircraft wake vortex sensing systems" (1971) "Aircraft wake vortex sensing systems" , 1971 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Burnham, D. C. ;

Hallock, J. N.
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1971-06-30

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This report summarizes and analyzes techniques, both active and passive that could be used to detect and measure air movements associated with wingtip...

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Development of Anticipatory Automobile Crash Sensors

CITE Title : Development of Anticipatory Automobile Crash Sensors Creator(s) : Hopkins, John B.;Holmstrom, F. Ross;Apgar, E.;Hazel, Morrin E.;Newfell, T.;White, E. F.; Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, (U.S.) Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Published Date : 1971-06-30 Report Number : DOT-TSC-NHTSA-71-03;DOT-HS-820 200;PB-211 469; URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/11663 "Development of Anticipatory Automobile" (1971). "Development of Anticipatory Automobile Crash Sensors" (1971) "Development of Anticipatory Automobile Crash Sensors" , 1971 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Hopkins, John B. ;

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1971-06-30

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A COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION IS CARRIED OUT TO DETERMINE THE BASIC SYSTEM CONSTRAINTS AND REQUIRED OPERATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS FOR ANTICIPATORY SENSING...

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Real-time simulation program for De Havilland (Canada) "Buffalo" and "Twin Otter" STOL transports

CITE Title : Real-time simulation program for De Havilland (Canada) "Buffalo" and "Twin Otter" STOL transports Creator(s) : MacDonald, R. A.;Garelick, Mel;Haas, J.; Corporate Creator(s) : United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration Published Date : 1971-06-25 Report Number : DOT-TSC-FAA-71-14 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/9053 "Real-time simulation program for" (1971). "Real-time simulation program for De Havilland (Canada) "Buffalo" and "Twin Otter" STOL transports" (1971) "Real-time simulation program for De Havilland (Canada) "Buffalo" and "Twin Otter" STOL transports" , 1971 Export RIS Citation Information.

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MacDonald, R. A. ;

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1971-06-25

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Simulation models of two representative STOL aircraft - the DeHavilland (Canada) "Buffalo" and "Twin Otter" transports - have been generated. The airc...

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Investigation of Oil Fluorescence as a Technique for the Remote Sensing of Oil Spills

CITE Title : Investigation of Oil Fluorescence as a Technique for the Remote Sensing of Oil Spills Creator(s) : Fantasia, J. F.;Hard, T. M.;Ingrao, Hector C.; Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, (U.S.) Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Coast Guard Published Date : 1971-06-01 Report Number : DOT-TSC-CG-71-07;PB-203 585; URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/10609 "Investigation of Oil Fluorescence" (1971). "Investigation of Oil Fluorescence as a Technique for the Remote Sensing of Oil Spills" (1971) "Investigation of Oil Fluorescence as a Technique for the Remote Sensing of Oil Spills" , 1971 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Fantasia, J. F. ;

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1971-06-01

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The flexibility of remote sensing of oil spills by laser-excited oil fluorescence is investigated. The required parameters are fed into a physical mod...

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