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California. Dept. of Transportation. New Technology and Research Program
1995-10-01
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The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and its technology partners have developed the Advanced Transportation Systems Program Plan. This plan proposes utilizing technological advancements to provide a broad array of user services through the private marketplace, as well as a link to improved management of public facilities and servi
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This study focuses on the weather (WX) services portion of Data Link. Atwo-phase evaluation was conducted with 16 air transport (ATP) and generalaviation (GA) pilots. The pilots evaluated four data formatting options andfour data entry methods. Measures of performance included times, errors, andsubjective ratings. The four formatting options includ
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The purpose of this Innovations Deserving Exploratory Analysis (IDEA) project was to develop technology for robust traffic monitoring and automated vehicle control using decision theory and probability. It is shown that high-level traffic monitoring situations can be modeled using modern techniques, and that solving such models in real time is comp
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The primary objective of this study is to provide information relative to the development of a set of performance measures for intermodal freight transportation. To accomplish this objective, data was collected, processed, and analyzed on the basis of the following categorical perspectives: 1)Determine the percentage of shippers/receivers using Int
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This research project was to evaluate the potential for fire-retardant materials used in aircraft interiors to cause corrosion of aluminum structural alloys. Service Difficulty Reports (SDR?s) were reviewed for several aircraft types, and the most frequent locations for corrosion were identified as fuselage, windows, and frames. Laboratory experime
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The general objective of this project is to establish a better understanding of how state agencies responsible for carrying out the program and the motor carrier industry relate to the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP).
This Innovations Deserving Exploratory Analysis (IDEA) project developed a decision-making system (DMS) for integrated incident detection and response. The system employs sequential hypothesis testing techniques to dynamically optimize incident response decisions. It systematically considers the tradeoffs between the possible costs of a delayed inc
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The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) uses stabilized subgrades and bases extensively. In fact subgrade stabilization is almost routine in many districts and especially in those with clay subgrades. A pressing need exists to determine the effectiveness of stabilization of subgrades and base courses, to evaluate the current mixtures and thi
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A review of regulatory actions taken by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over approximately the past thirty years was made to identify which of these actions were preceded by or triggered by research and development (R&D) programs. The focus of this analysis was limited to those actions and R&D that pertained to aircraft safety. Research w
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Recent AASHTO specifications have placed a number of restrictions on the use of elastomeric bridge bearings. Elastomeric bearings with tapers built in to accommodate span end elevation differences were disallowed by the most current specifications even though no previous research into elastomeric bearing performance has included tests on tapered pa
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This document is the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program for the state of New Jersey for federal fiscal years 1996 (beginning October 1, 1995) through 2000. The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) serves two purposes. First, it presents a comprehensive, one-volume guide to major transportation improvements planned in the st
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This report documents a study to analyze the sensitivity of the Urban Airshed Model to mobile source emissions. Included in the report is an overview of some of the key features and requirements of the Clean Air Act Amendments; a discussion of the emission inventory process and procedures; an overview of the Urban Airshed Model's inputs, sequence o
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This research identified and analyzed contributing factors to train-involved crashes in Texas. A detailed literature review was performed to investigate driver expectancy and experience, driver knowledge of highway-railroad grade crossings, human factors issues, driver attitudes, and crash investigations of train involved crashes. Warning activatio
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The Houston ITS Priority Corridor is one of four corridors selected by the U.S. Department of Transportation to showcase Intelligent Transportation Systems applications. The Texas Transportation Institute is assisting Houston TranStar, a coalition of four local governments, comprised of the Texas Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Transit A
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The Cement Treated Base (CTB) on SH 36 experienced rapid deterioration after only three years in service. This report presents the field and laboratory studies undertaken to identify the cause of failure. The main cause of the failure was attributed to the process of carbonation where the calcium component from the cement matrix is leached out, res
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This study was initiated to investigate the durability of the cement treated base (CTB) material used extensively by the Houston District. A literature review concluded that the most realistic durability test is the Rolling Wheel Tracker developed by the South Africans. Typical Houston CTBs were tested with this wheel tracker, and the testing proce
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Design speed is used in selecting the vertical and horizontal elements for new roadways while speed limits are based on a statistical analysis of individual vehicular speeds. At some locations, the posted speed limit based on an 85th percentile speed exceeds the roadway's design speed. This situation is a result of the fact that criteria used in hi
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This session provides participants with an introduction to the concepts of effective and timely pavement maintenance. It also presents the overall objectives and scope of the workshop. Upon successful conclusion of this session, the participant will be able to accomplish the following: 1. Understand why pavement maintenance is necessary and why car
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System-identification methods compose a mathematical model, or series of models, from measurements of inputs and outputs of dynamic systems. This paper discusses the use of frequency-domain system-identification methods for the development and integration of aircraft flight-control systems. The extraction and analysis of models of varying complexit
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A nationwide survey of 19,657 pilots was performed to collect information on their aviation qualifications and experiences, their participation in training activities, their involvement in critical aviation incidents, their personal minimums and usual practices when planning and conducting a flight, and their attitudes about flying issues. Results
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