General
Differential Global Positioning Systems (DGPS) Validation
The Volpe Center’s Environmental Measurement and Modeling Division provides support to FAA's Office of Environment and Energy (AEE) by performing validation of differential global positioning systems (DGPS) and methodology used by noise certification applicants to determine aircraft position and...Acoustic Instrumentation System Validation
The Volpe Center’s Environmental Measurement and Modeling Division provides support to FAA's Office of Environment and Energy (AEE) by performing validation of audio measurement, recording and analysis systems, whether fully-integrated or comprised of individual off-the-shelf components used by...Primary Software and Methodology Validation
View the list of required applicant submittal documents (submittal package) for aircraft noise certification.
Forces to Flyers
Forces to Flyers is a new research initiative aimed at supporting military veterans who are interested in becoming commercial pilots. Here, you will find information about the Forces to Flyers initiative.
The Ongoing Transformation of the Global Transportation System: Final Report
The Volpe Center’s recent thought leadership series convened experts in transportation innovation, design, policy, and planning. Read the final report on the insights they presented.
Pooling Resources to Improve Road Safety
A new project to make streets safer is using an innovative funding model to help six major cities develop best practices for technologies to help truck drivers avoid or mitigate collisions with pedestrians and bicyclists.
The U.S. DOT Volpe Center’s 2017 Reports
The Volpe Center published more than 70 reports and conference papers in 2017 spanning a breadth of transportation topics that advance U.S. DOT’s priorities: safety, infrastructure, innovation, and accountability. Peruse the topics and download copies of our 2017 transportation resources....
What Blockchains Could Mean for Transportation and Government
A new report from the U.S. DOT Volpe Center is a high-level primer that covers blockchain technology basics, how smart contracts work, potential and current applications in government and transportation, challenges to widespread implementation, and blockchain initiatives in transportation and...