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Highway Capacity Manual 7th Edition
A Guide for Multimodal Mobility Analysis
Av and Medicine National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, Transportation Research Board
Häftad, 2022
2464 kr
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Transportation engineers have used editions of the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) in their analyses for decades. The HCM is the fundamental reference for concepts, performance measures, and analysis techniques for evaluating the multimodal operation of streets, highways, freeways, and off-street …
Review of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Restructured Upper Mississippi-Illinois River Waterway Feasibility Study
Av National Research Council, Transportation Research Board m. fl.
Häftad, 2004
492 kr
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has a long history of managing navigation, floods, and other water-related issues on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. A recent chapter in that history is the problem of waterway congestion at several locks on the lower portion of the Upper Mississippi …
Review of the Research Program of the FreedomCAR and Fuel Partnership
First Report
Av National Research Council, Transportation Research Board m. fl.
Häftad, 2005
665 kr
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The FreedomCAR and Fuel Partnership is a collaborative effort among the Department of Energy (DOE), the U.S. Council for Automotive Research (USCAR), and five major energy companies to manage research that will enable the vision of "a clean and sustainable transportation energy future." It …
Completing the "e;Big Dig"e;
Managing the Final Stages of Boston''s Central Artery/Tunnel Project
Av Committee for Review of the Project Management Practices Employed on the Boston Central Artery/Tunnel (, Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment m. fl.
E-bok, 2003
663 kr
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Boston''s Central Artery/Tunnel Project, a 7.8 mile system of bridges and underground highways and ramps, is the most expensive public works project ever undertaken in the United States. The original cost estimate of $2.6 billion has already been exceeded by $12 billion, and the project will not be …
Technologies and Approaches to Reducing the Fuel Consumption of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles
Av Committee to Assess Fuel Economy Technologies for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles, Board on Energy and Environmental Systems m. fl.
E-bok, 2010
687 kr
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Technologies and Approaches to Reducing the Fuel Consumption of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles evaluates various technologies and methods that could improve the fuel economy of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, such as tractor-trailers, transit buses, and work trucks. The book also recommends …
Advancing Aeronautical Safety
A Review of NASA''s Aviation Safety-Related Research Programs
Av Committee for the Review of NASA's Aviation Safety-Related Programs, Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2010
280 kr
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Advancing the state of aviation safety is a central mission of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Congress requested this review of NASA''s aviation safety-related research programs, seeking an assessment of whether the programs have well-defined, prioritized, and appropriate …
Technologies and Approaches to Reducing the Fuel Consumption of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles
Av Committee to Assess Fuel Economy Technologies for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles, Board on Energy and Environmental Systems m. fl.
E-bok, 2010
981 kr
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Technologies and Approaches to Reducing the Fuel Consumption of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles evaluates various technologies and methods that could improve the fuel economy of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, such as tractor-trailers, transit buses, and work trucks. The book also recommends …
Advancing Aeronautical Safety
A Review of NASA''s Aviation Safety-Related Research Programs
Av Committee for the Review of NASA's Aviation Safety-Related Programs, Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2010
404 kr
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Advancing the state of aviation safety is a central mission of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Congress requested this review of NASA''s aviation safety-related research programs, seeking an assessment of whether the programs have well-defined, prioritized, and appropriate …
Going the Distance?
The Safe Transport of Spent Nuclear Fuel and High-Level Radioactive Waste in the United States
Av Committee on Transportation of Radioactive Waste, Nuclear and Radiation Studies Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2006
745 kr
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This new report from the National Research Council''s Nuclear and Radiation Studies Board (NRSB) and the Transportation Research Board reviews the risks and technical and societal concerns for the transport of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste in the United States. Shipments are …
Assessing and Managing the Ecological Impacts of Paved Roads
Av Committee on Ecological Impacts of Road Density, Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology m. fl.
E-bok, 2005
1134 kr
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All phases of road development—from construction and use by vehicles to maintenance—affect physical and chemical soil conditions, water flow, and air and water quality, as well as plants and animals. Roads and traffic can alter wildlife habitat, cause vehicle-related mortality, impede animal …
Where the Weather Meets the Road
A Research Agenda for Improving Road Weather Services
Av Committee on Weather Research for Surface Transportation: The Roadway Environment, Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate m. fl.
E-bok, 2004
559 kr
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Weather has broad and significant effects on the roadway environment. Snow, rain, fog, ice, freezing rain, and other weather conditions can impair the ability of drivers to operate their vehicles safely, significantly reduce roadway capacity, and dramatically increase travel times. Multiple roadway …
Spills of Emulsified Fuels
Risks and Response
Av Ocean Studies Board, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
E-bok, 2002
641 kr
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Spills of Emulsified Fuels: Risks and Response is part of an evolving body of work conducted by the National Research Council (NRC) to help inform debate and decision-making regarding the ecological consequences of releases associated with the widespread use of fossil fuels. Like earlier NRC …
Review of the Research Program of the Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles
Seventh Report
Av Standing Committee to Review the Research Program of the Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles, Board on Energy and Environmental Systems m. fl.
E-bok, 2001
624 kr
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This is the most recent report of the National Research Council''s Standing Committee to Review the Research Program of the Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles (PNGV) , which has conducted annual reviews of the PNGV program since it was established in late 1993. The PNGV is a cooperative …
Effectiveness and Impact of Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards
Av Committee on the Effectiveness and Impact of Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards, Board on Energy and Environmental Systems m. fl.
E-bok, 2002
838 kr
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Since CAFE standards were established 25 years ago, there have been significant changes in motor vehicle technology, globalization of the industry, the mix and characteristics of vehicle sales, production capacity, and other factors. This volume evaluates the implications of these changes as well …
Evaluating Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
Av Committee on Vehicle Emission Inspection and Maintenance Programs, Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology m. fl.
E-bok, 2001
746 kr
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Emissions inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs subject vehicles to periodic inspections of their emission control systems. Despite widespread use of these programs in air-quality management, policy makers and the public have found a number of problems associated with them. Prominent among …
Modeling Mobile-Source Emissions
Av Committee to Review EPA's Mobile Source Emissions Factor (MOBILE) Model, Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology m. fl.
E-bok, 2000
1039 kr
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The Mobile Source Emissions Factor (MOBILE) model is a computer model developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for estimating emissions from on-road motor vehicles. MOBILE is used in air-quality planning and regulation for estimating emissions of carbon monoxide (CO), volatile …
Improving Surface Transportation Security
A Research and Development Strategy
Av Committee on R&D Strategies to Improve Surface Transportation Security, Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems m. fl.
E-bok, 1999
303 kr
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The surface transportation system is vital to our nation''s economy, defense, and quality of life. Because threats against the system have hitherto been perceived as minor, little attention has been paid to its security. But the world is changing, as highlighted by dramatic incidents such as the …
Governance and Opportunity in Metropolitan America
Av Committee on Improving the Future of U.S. Cities Through Improved Metropolitan Area Governance, Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education m. fl.
E-bok, 1999
1070 kr
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America''s cities have symbolized the nation''s prosperity, dynamism, and innovation. Even with the trend toward suburbanization, many central cities attract substantial new investment and employment. Within this profile of health, however, many urban areas are beset by problems of economic …
Polar Icebreakers in a Changing World
An Assessment of U.S. Needs
Av Committee on the Assessment of U.S. Coast Guard Polar Icebreaker Roles and Future Needs, Polar Research Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2007
641 kr
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The United States has enduring national and strategic interests in the polar regions, including citizens living above the Arctic circle and three year-round scientific stations in the Antarctic. Polar icebreaking ships are needed to access both regions. Over the past several decades, the U.S. …
Preventing Teen Motor Crashes
Contributions from the Behavioral and Social Sciences: Workshop Report
Av Program Committee for a Workshop on Contributions from the Behavioral and Social Sciences in Reducing and Preventing Teen Motor Crashes, and Families Board on Children, Youth m. fl.
E-bok, 2007
428 kr
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From a public health perspective, motor vehicle crashes are among the most serious problems facing teenagers. Even after more than six months of being licensed to drive alone, teens are two to three times more likely to be in a fatal crash than are the more experienced drivers. Crash rates are …
Terrorism and the Chemical Infrastructure
Protecting People and Reducing Vulnerabilities
Av Committee on Assessing Vulnerabilities Related to the Nation's Chemical Infrastructure, Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology m. fl.
E-bok, 2006
710 kr
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The chemical sector is a key part of the national economy and has been designated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as one of 17 sectors comprising the nation''s Critical Infrastructure. Although its products represent only 2 percent of the U.S. gross domestic product, those products …
Review of the Research Program of the FreedomCAR and Fuel Partnership
First Report
Av Phase 1 Committee on Review of the FreedomCAR and Fuel Research Program, Board on Energy and Environmental Systems m. fl.
E-bok, 2005
681 kr
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The FreedomCAR and Fuel Partnership is a collaborative effort among the Department of Energy (DOE), the U.S. Council for Automotive Research (USCAR), and five major energy companies to manage research that will enable the vision of "a clean and sustainable transportation energy future." It …
Polar Icebreaker Roles and U.S. Future Needs
A Preliminary Assessment
Av Committee on the Assessment of U.S. Coast Guard Polar Icebreaker Roles and Future Needs, Polar Research Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2005
407 kr
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The age and condition of the U.S. Coast Guard''s polar icebreakers are jeopardizing national security and scientific research in the Arctic and Antarctic, according to an interim report from the National Academies. Because of a shortfall in funding for U.S. polar icebreaking activities, long-term …
Water Resources Planning for the Upper Mississippi River and Illinois Waterway
Av Committee to Review the Corps of Engineers Restructured Upper Mississsippi River-Illinois Waterway Draft Feasibility Study, Water Science and Technology Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2005
416 kr
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently completed its feasibility study for the Upper Mississippi River-Ilinois Waterway, which was one of the agency''s longest and most complicated studies in its history. The first two reports from this WSTB committee reviewed analytical aspects of the Corps …
Review of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Restructured Upper Mississippi-Illinois River Waterway Feasibility Study
Av Committee to Review the Corps of Engineers Restructured Upper Mississippi River-Illinois Waterway Draft Feasibility Study, Water Science and Technology Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2004
407 kr
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has a long history of managing navigation, floods, and other water-related issues on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. A recent chapter in that history is the problem of waterway congestion at several locks on the lower portion of the Upper Mississippi …
Securing the Future of U.S. Air Transportation
A System in Peril
Av Committee on Aeronautics Research and Technology for Vision 2050, Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2003
416 kr
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As recently as the summer of 2001, many travelers weredreading air transportation because of extensive delays associated with undercapacity of the system. That all changed on 9/11, and demand for air transportation has not yet returned to peak levels. Most U.S. airlines continue to struggle for …
Ongoing Challenge of Managing Carbon Monoxide Pollution in Fairbanks, Alaska
Interim Report
Av Committee on Carbon Monoxide Episodes in Meteorological and Topographical Problem Areas, Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology m. fl.
E-bok, 2002
710 kr
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Carbon monoxide (CO) is a toxic air pollutant produced largely from vehicle emissions. Breathing CO at high concentrations leads to reduced oxygen transport by hemoglobin, which has health effects that include impaired reaction timing, headaches, lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting, weakness, …
Inland Navigation System Planning
The Upper Mississippi River-Illinois Waterway
Av Committee to Review the Upper Mississippi River-Illinois Waterway Navigation System Feasibility Study, Water Science and Technology Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2001
641 kr
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In 1988, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began an investigation of the benefits and costs of extending several locks on the lower portion of the Upper Mississippi River-Illinois Waterway (UMR-IWW) in order to relieve increasing waterway congestion, particularly for grain moving to New Orleans for …
Review of the Research Program of the Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles
Sixth Report
Av Standing Committee to Review the Research Program of the Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles, Board on Energy and Environmental Systems m. fl.
E-bok, 2000
676 kr
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Review of the Research Program of the Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles reviews the Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles (PNGV). The PNGV program is a cooperative research and development (R&D) program between the federal government and the United States Council for Automotive …
Issues in Commuting and Pilot Fatigue
Interim Report
Av Committee on the Effects of Commuting on Pilot Fatigue, Board on Human-Systems Integration m. fl.
E-bok, 2011
200 kr
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The potential for fatigue to negatively affect human performance is well established. Concern about this potential in the aviation context extends back decades, with both airlines and pilots agreeing that fatigue is a safety concern. A more recent consideration is whether and how pilot commuting, …
