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Automotive Energy Efficiency Program - Presented Papers at the Contractors Coordination Meeting, January 15-17, 1975

CITE Title : Automotive Energy Efficiency Program - Presented Papers at the Contractors Coordination Meeting, January 15-17, 1975 Creator(s) : Miller, Harold G. 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 : 1975-06-01 Report Number : DOT-TSC-OST-75-31 URL : /view/dot/11719 "Automotive Energy Efficiency Program" (1975). "Automotive Energy Efficiency Program - Presented Papers at the Contractors Coordination Meeting, January 15-17, 1975" (1975) "Automotive Energy Efficiency Program - Presented Papers at the Contractors Coordination Meeting, January 15-17, 1975" , 1975 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Miller, Harold G.

1975-06-01

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This volume contains working papers presented at the Contractors Coordination Meeting of the Automotive Energy Efficiency Program held at the DOT Tran...
Potential of Spark Ignition Engine, Effect of Vehicle Design Variables on Top Speed, Performance, and Fuel Economy

CITE Title : Potential of Spark Ignition Engine, Effect of Vehicle Design Variables on Top Speed, Performance, and Fuel Economy Creator(s) : Zub, Russell W.;Neckyfarow, Carol M.;Lew, William M.;Colello, Ralph 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 : 1980-03-01 Report Number : DOT-TSC-NHTSA-79-53;DOT-HS-805-133; URL : /view/dot/10785 "Potential of Spark Ignition" (1980). "Potential of Spark Ignition Engine, Effect of Vehicle Design Variables on Top Speed, Performance, and Fuel Economy" (1980) "Potential of Spark Ignition Engine, Effect of Vehicle Design Variables on Top Speed, Performance, and Fuel Economy" , 1980 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Zub, Russell W. ;

Neckyfarow, Carol M.

1980-03-01

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The purpose of this report is to evaluate the effect of vehicle characteristics on vehicle performance and fuel economy. The studies were performed us...
Study of Aerodynamic Drag Reduction on a Full-Scale Tractor-Trailer

CITE Title : Study of Aerodynamic Drag Reduction on a Full-Scale Tractor-Trailer Creator(s) : Steers, L. L.;Montoya, L. C.; Corporate Creator(s) : United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration Corporate Contributor(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Published Date : 1976-04-01 Report Number : DOT-TSC-OST-76-13 URL : /view/dot/10288 "Study of Aerodynamic Drag" (1976). "Study of Aerodynamic Drag Reduction on a Full-Scale Tractor-Trailer" (1976) "Study of Aerodynamic Drag Reduction on a Full-Scale Tractor-Trailer" , 1976 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Steers, L. L. ;

Montoya, L. C.

1976-04-01

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Aerodynamic drag tests were performed on a tractor-trailer combination using the coast-down method on a smooth, nearly level runway. The tests include...
Platooning for Improved Safety and Efficiency of Semi-trucks [PISES]

CITE Title : Platooning for Improved Safety and Efficiency of Semi-trucks [PISES] Creator(s) : Viswanathan, Venkatasubramanian;Shankar, Varun;Sripad, Shashank; Corporate Creator(s) : Mobility21, Carnegie Mellon University;Carnegie Mellon University. Department of Mechanical Engineering; Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Department of Transportation. University Transportation Centers (UTC) Program;United States. Department of Transportation. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology; Published Date : 2019-12-31 URL : /view/dot/64488 "Platooning for Improved Safety" (2019). "Platooning for Improved Safety and Efficiency of Semi-trucks [PISES]" (2019) "Platooning for Improved Safety and Efficiency of Semi-trucks [PISES]" , 2019 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Viswanathan, Venkatasubramanian ;

Shankar, Varun

2019-12-31

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With inexpensive sensor technologies and integrated control systems becoming widespread in the automotive industry, platooning has emerged as a viable...
Wind Effects on Mast Arms

CITE Title : Wind Effects on Mast Arms Creator(s) : Bridge, Jennifer;Consolazio, Gary R.;Gurley, K.;DeMello, Neandro;Smith, Joshua; Corporate Creator(s) : University of Florida. Dept. of Civil and Coastal Engineering Corporate Contributor(s) : Florida. Dept. of Transportation. Research Management Center Published Date : 2018-06-01 Report Number : 2018/127208 URL : /view/dot/36439 "Wind Effects on Mast" (2018). "Wind Effects on Mast Arms" (2018) "Wind Effects on Mast Arms" , 2018 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Bridge, Jennifer ;

Consolazio, Gary R.

2018-06-01

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Mast arm structures with cantilevered arms are known to be wind-sensitive structures. Previously, research on mast arm structures has primarily focuse...
The aerodynamic effects of passing trains to surrounding objects and people

CITE Title : The aerodynamic effects of passing trains to surrounding objects and people Creator(s) : Lee, Harvey Shui-Hong Corporate Creator(s) : United States. Federal Railroad Administration;John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.); Published Date : 2009-04-01 Report Number : DOT-VNTSC-FRA-04-05; DOT/FRA/ORD/09-07 URL : /view/dot/34608 "The aerodynamic effects of" (2009). "The aerodynamic effects of passing trains to surrounding objects and people" (2009) "The aerodynamic effects of passing trains to surrounding objects and people" , 2009 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Lee, Harvey Shui-Hong

2009-04-01

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Two safety issues are raised on the aerodynamic effects of a passing train on its surroundings. First, a high-speed train passing other trains on an a...
Analysis of the Vortex Wakes of the Boeing 727, Lockheed L-1011, McDonnell Douglas DC-10, and Boeing 747 Aircraft

CITE Title : Analysis of the Vortex Wakes of the Boeing 727, Lockheed L-1011, McDonnell Douglas DC-10, and Boeing 747 Aircraft Creator(s) : Snedeker, R. S.;Bilanin, A. J.; Corporate Creator(s) : Aeronautical Research Associates of Princeton, Inc. Corporate Contributor(s) : Transportation Systems Center Published Date : 1975-07-01 Report Number : A.R.A.P Rept. 245 URL : /view/dot/36059 "Analysis of the Vortex" (1975). "Analysis of the Vortex Wakes of the Boeing 727, Lockheed L-1011, McDonnell Douglas DC-10, and Boeing 747 Aircraft" (1975) "Analysis of the Vortex Wakes of the Boeing 727, Lockheed L-1011, McDonnell Douglas DC-10, and Boeing 747 Aircraft" , 1975 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Snedeker, R. S. ;

Bilanin, A. J.

1975-07-01

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A study has been made of the vortex wakes behind Boeing 727, Lockheed L-1011, McDonnell Douglas DC-10, and Boeing 747 aircraft in several flight confi...
Full-Scale Wall of Wind Testing of Variable Message Signs (VMS) to Develop Drag Coefficients for AASHTO Supports Specifications

CITE Title : Full-Scale Wall of Wind Testing of Variable Message Signs (VMS) to Develop Drag Coefficients for AASHTO Supports Specifications Creator(s) : Chowdhury, Arindam Gan;Mirmiran, Amir;Fouad, Fouad H.;Hosch, Ian E.; Corporate Creator(s) : Florida International University;University of Alabama in Birmingham; Corporate Contributor(s) : National Center for Transportation Systems Productivity and Management (U.S.);United States. Dept. of Transportation. Research and Innovative Technology Administration;United States. Federal Highway Administration; Published Date : 2015-05-21 URL : /view/dot/36970 "Full-Scale Wall of Wind" (2015). "Full-Scale Wall of Wind Testing of Variable Message Signs (VMS) to Develop Drag Coefficients for AASHTO Supports Specifications" (2015) "Full-Scale Wall of Wind Testing of Variable Message Signs (VMS) to Develop Drag Coefficients for AASHTO Supports Specifications" , 2015 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Chowdhury, Arindam Gan ;

Mirmiran, Amir

2015-05-21

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A comprehensive study was conducted to develop and analyze drag coefficients for Variable Message Sign (VMS) structures for incorporation into the AAS...
A Computer Program (HEVSIM) for Heavy Duty Vehicle Fuel Economy and Performance Simulation: Volume I: Description and Analysis

CITE Title : A Computer Program (HEVSIM) for Heavy Duty Vehicle Fuel Economy and Performance Simulation: Volume I: Description and Analysis Creator(s) : Buck, Richard E. Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.);United States. Department of Transportation. Research and Special Programs Administration; Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration;United States. Urban Mass Transportation Administration; Published Date : 1981-09-01 Report Number : DOT-TSC-NHTSA-81-14-1;DOT-TSC-UMTA-81-19-1;HS-805 910 DOI : https://doi.org/10.21949/1526672 "A Computer Program (HEVSIM)" (1981). https://doi.org/10.21949/1526672 "A Computer Program (HEVSIM) for Heavy Duty Vehicle Fuel Economy and Performance Simulation: Volume I: Description and Analysis" (1981), https://doi.org/10.21949/1526672 "A Computer Program (HEVSIM) for Heavy Duty Vehicle Fuel Economy and Performance Simulation: Volume I: Description and Analysis" , 1981, https://doi.org/10.21949/1526672 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Buck, Richard E.

1981-09-01

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This report presents a description of a vehicle simulation program, which can determine the fuel economy and performance of a specified motor vehicle ...
Performance of concrete pavements with longitudinal tining, transverse tining, and carpet drag finish.

CITE Title : Performance of concrete pavements with longitudinal tining, transverse tining, and carpet drag finish. Creator(s) : Abraham, Renju;Abrahamsen, Thor R.;Abraham, John E.;United States. Federal Aviation Administration. Aircraft Certification Service; Corporate Creator(s) : Washington (State). Dept. of Transportation. Materials Laboratory Corporate Contributor(s) : Washington (State). Department of Transportation;United States. Federal Highway Administration; Published Date : 2012-05-01 Report Number : WA-RD 637.2 URL : /view/dot/24432 "Performance of concrete pavements" (2012). "Performance of concrete pavements with longitudinal tining, transverse tining, and carpet drag finish." (2012) "Performance of concrete pavements with longitudinal tining, transverse tining, and carpet drag finish." , 2012 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Abraham, Renju ;

Abrahamsen, Thor R.

2012-05-01

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This report documents the performance of concrete pavements constructed on I-5 in the vicinity of FederalWay, Washington. The pavements were built usi...
Texturing concrete pavement for reduced tire/pavement noise using artificial turf drag : designation CPSCP GS 2-11 (rev 3/1/2011).

CITE Title : Texturing concrete pavement for reduced tire/pavement noise using artificial turf drag : designation CPSCP GS 2-11 (rev 3/1/2011). Corporate Creator(s) : Iowa State University. National Concrete Pavement Technology Center Published Date : 2011-02-01 Report Number : CPSCP GS 2-11 URL : /view/dot/23936 "Texturing concrete pavement for" (2011). "Texturing concrete pavement for reduced tire/pavement noise using artificial turf drag : designation CPSCP GS 2-11 (rev 3/1/2011)." (2011) "Texturing concrete pavement for reduced tire/pavement noise using artificial turf drag : designation CPSCP GS 2-11 (rev 3/1/2011)." , 2011 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Iowa State University. National Concrete Pavement Technology Center

2011-02-01

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This document provides language that can be used by an Owner-Agency to develop materials andconstruction specifications with the objective of reducing...
Assessment of Concrete Pavement Texturing Methodologies in Colorado

CITE Title : Assessment of Concrete Pavement Texturing Methodologies in Colorado Creator(s) : Rasmussen, Robert Otto;Sohaney, Richard C.; Corporate Creator(s) : Transtec Group, Inc. Corporate Contributor(s) : Colorado. DTD Applied Research and Innovation Branch;United States. Federal Highway Administration; Published Date : 2012-10-01 Report Number : CDOT-2012-10 URL : /view/dot/25060 "Assessment of Concrete Pavement" (2012). "Assessment of Concrete Pavement Texturing Methodologies in Colorado" (2012) "Assessment of Concrete Pavement Texturing Methodologies in Colorado" , 2012 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Rasmussen, Robert Otto ;

Sohaney, Richard C.

2012-10-01

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This report presents information and data produced by the Colorado Department of Transportation’s(CDOT’s) long-term study of Portland cement concr...
Energy intensity of intercity passenger rail.

CITE Title : Energy intensity of intercity passenger rail. Creator(s) : Mittal, Ram K. Corporate Creator(s) : Union College (Schenectady, N.Y.) Published Date : 1977-12-01 Report Number : DOT/RSPD/DPB/50-78/7 URL : /view/dot/23119 "Energy intensity of intercity" (1977). "Energy intensity of intercity passenger rail." (1977) "Energy intensity of intercity passenger rail." , 1977 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Mittal, Ram K.

1977-12-01

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This research report deals with the Energy Intensity of Intercity Rail PassengerSystems. Included in the energy evaluation are the impacts of operatin...
Analytical Studies of the Lift and Roll Stability of a Ram Air Cushion Vehicle

CITE Title : Analytical Studies of the Lift and Roll Stability of a Ram Air Cushion Vehicle Creator(s) : Barrows, Timothy M. Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research and Development Published Date : 1972-12-01 Report Number : DOT-TSC-FRA-72-10;FRA-RT-73-21;PB-219 820; URL : /view/dot/11090 "Analytical Studies of the" (1972). "Analytical Studies of the Lift and Roll Stability of a Ram Air Cushion Vehicle" (1972) "Analytical Studies of the Lift and Roll Stability of a Ram Air Cushion Vehicle" , 1972 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Barrows, Timothy M.

1972-12-01

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A ram air cushion vehicle (a type of ram wing) is described schematically and compared with a conventional air cushion vehicle design. The nonlinear e...
Effects of Reynolds Number and Corner Radius on Two-Dimensional Flow Around Octagonal, Dodecagonal and Hexdecagonal Cylinders

CITE Title : Effects of Reynolds Number and Corner Radius on Two-Dimensional Flow Around Octagonal, Dodecagonal and Hexdecagonal Cylinders Creator(s) : James, William David Corporate Creator(s) : Iowa State University Published Date : 1976-01-01 URL : /view/dot/66150 "Effects of Reynolds Number" (1976). "Effects of Reynolds Number and Corner Radius on Two-Dimensional Flow Around Octagonal, Dodecagonal and Hexdecagonal Cylinders" (1976) "Effects of Reynolds Number and Corner Radius on Two-Dimensional Flow Around Octagonal, Dodecagonal and Hexdecagonal Cylinders" , 1976 Export RIS Citation Information.

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James, William David

1976-01-01

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The effects of Reynolds number and corner radius on two-dimensional flow around octagonal, dodecagonal and hexdecagonal cylinders were investigated. A...
Simulation Models for the Electric Power Requirements in a Guideway Transit System

CITE Title : Simulation Models for the Electric Power Requirements in a Guideway Transit System Creator(s) : Williams, George H. Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Urban Mass Transportation Administration Published Date : 1980-04-01 Report Number : DOT-TSC-UMTA-80-2;UMTA-MA-06-0048-80-2; DOI : https://doi.org/10.21949/1527000 "Simulation Models for the" (1980). https://doi.org/10.21949/1527000 "Simulation Models for the Electric Power Requirements in a Guideway Transit System" (1980), https://doi.org/10.21949/1527000 "Simulation Models for the Electric Power Requirements in a Guideway Transit System" , 1980, https://doi.org/10.21949/1527000 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Williams, George H.

1980-04-01

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This report describes a computer simulation model developed at the Transportation Systems Center to study the electrical power distribution characteri...
A Computer Program (HEVSIM) for Heavy Duty Vehicle Fuel Economy and Performance Simulation: Volume II: Users' Manual

CITE Title : A Computer Program (HEVSIM) for Heavy Duty Vehicle Fuel Economy and Performance Simulation: Volume II: Users' Manual Creator(s) : Buck, Richard E. Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.);United States. Department of Transportation. Research and Special Programs Administration; Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration;United States. Urban Mass Transportation Administration; Published Date : 1981-09-01 Report Number : DOT-TSC-NHTSA-81-14.II;HS-805 911;DOT-TSC-UMTA-81-19.II; DOI : https://doi.org/10.21949/1527107 "A Computer Program (HEVSIM)" (1981). https://doi.org/10.21949/1527107 "A Computer Program (HEVSIM) for Heavy Duty Vehicle Fuel Economy and Performance Simulation: Volume II: Users' Manual" (1981), https://doi.org/10.21949/1527107 "A Computer Program (HEVSIM) for Heavy Duty Vehicle Fuel Economy and Performance Simulation: Volume II: Users' Manual" , 1981, https://doi.org/10.21949/1527107 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Buck, Richard E.

1981-09-01

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Volume II is the second volume of a three volume document describing the computer program HEVSIM for use with buses and heavy duty trucks. This volume...
Study of Potential for Motor Vehicle Fuel Economy Improvement: Technology Panel Report

CITE Title : Study of Potential for Motor Vehicle Fuel Economy Improvement: Technology Panel Report Creator(s) : Miller, Harold G. Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Published Date : 1975-01-01 Report Number : DOT-TSC-OST-75-13;PB-241 774; URL : /view/dot/10321 "Study of Potential for" (1975). "Study of Potential for Motor Vehicle Fuel Economy Improvement: Technology Panel Report" (1975) "Study of Potential for Motor Vehicle Fuel Economy Improvement: Technology Panel Report" , 1975 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Miller, Harold G.

1975-01-01

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The authors evaluate individual technologies which could produce improved automobile fuel economy in the areas of vehicle improvement (reduced weight ...
Freight Transportation : A Digest of Technical Papers. Volume 1.

CITE Title : Freight Transportation : A Digest of Technical Papers. Volume 1. Creator(s) : Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, (U.S.) Published Date : 1976-10-28 Report Number : DOT-TSC-OST-77-68 URL : /view/dot/11018 "Freight Transportation : A" (1976). "Freight Transportation : A Digest of Technical Papers. Volume 1." (1976) "Freight Transportation : A Digest of Technical Papers. Volume 1." , 1976 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)

1976-10-28

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This volume contains a number of technical papers dealing with intercity freight transportation. Collectively, these systems-oriented papers consider ...
Study of Automotive Aerodynamic Drag

CITE Title : Study of Automotive Aerodynamic Drag Creator(s) : Marte, Jack E.;Weaver, Robert W.;Kurtz, Donald W.;Dayman, Bain, Jr.; Corporate Creator(s) : Jet Propulsion Laboratory (U.S.) Corporate Contributor(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, (U.S.) Published Date : 1975-09-01 Report Number : DOT-TSC-OST-75-28 URL : /view/dot/10512 "Study of Automotive Aerodynamic" (1975). "Study of Automotive Aerodynamic Drag" (1975) "Study of Automotive Aerodynamic Drag" , 1975 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Marte, Jack E. ;

Weaver, Robert W.

1975-09-01

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Reductions of aerodynamic drag in the 20-25% range through the use of several established drag-reduction devices and minor design changes have been de...

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