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June 2017 Volpe Bulletin
This bulletin contains information about how traditional aviation testing can inform unmanned aerial technologies and includes the analysis of online media reporting on rail suicide and trespass incidents.
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April/May 2017 Volpe Bulletin
This bulletin contains information about the USDOT SBIR Awards, the National Transportation Noise Map, integrating space vehicle operations into the National Airspace Sstem, and safer and more reliable Automotive Electronic Control Systems.
March 2017 Volpe Bulletin
This bulletin contains information about the USDOT SBIR Awards, the National Transportation Noise Map, integrating space vehicle operations into the National airspace System, and safer and more reliable Automotive Electronic Control System.
Safer and More Reliable Automotive Electronic Control Systems
The rapid evolution of electronic control and connectivity in motor vehicles has multiplied challenges for vehicle safety assurance. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration turned to Volpe’snationally recognized advanced vehicle technology team to assess the safety and reliability of emerging electronic control systems.
February 2017 Volpe Bulletin
This bulletin contains new documentary on rail safety, life-saving V2P technology, and innovative transportation solutions with General McDew.
Investigating Wearable Sensors in Transportation Research
For decades, the travel diary has been one of the transportation researcher’s most valuable tools. Participants in travel studies use diaries to record where they go, how they get there, and other key information. But the technology of the travel diary, which relies on participants to record their movements and can lack fine detail, is […]
Intermodalism, Vehicle Miles Traveled and More
The concept of intermodalism is as familiar today to transportation professionals as dedicated bike lanes. But 20 years ago, intermodalism wasn’t as common; it was just taking hold as a new concept in the federal transportation community.