Instrument Procedures: Background & Motivation
The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) are transitioning to Performance Based Navigation (PBN).
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Human Factors Research on Instrument Procedures for FAA's NextGen Office
The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) are transitioning to Performance Based Navigation (PBN). PBN instrument procedures based on Area Navigation (RNAV) and Required Navigation Performance (RNP) offer significant safety...
Vessel Monitoring System Helps Safeguard Endangered Whales
Volpe is applying its technical expertise to help the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries Service in its mission to protect the endangered North Atlantic right whale.
Transportation System Resilience
Global transportation infrastructure today is confronted with significant vulnerabilities, including the escalating threats of our changing climate. This series brings together distinguished experts to discuss challenges, opportunities, and fresh approaches related to these pressing issues.
Preventing Rail Trespass Fatalities
Volpe, in partnership with the FRA, is leading a community-based study to reduce the number of trespass-related deaths on rail lines.
Calculating the Aftermath of Truck Crashes
Sophisticated data models accurately show the range of consequences from an average truck crash.
Volpe Model Assesses Environmental Costs of Truck Crashes
Volpe economists and environmental scientists assessed time delays and carbon emissions from truck accidents to give federal regulators a clear picture of the environmental costs.
Connected Vehicle Policy Analysis
Connected vehicle policy analysis supports research and analysis into critical policy and institutional issues that may influence or determine the successful deployment of vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) technologies.
NHTSA Mobile App Improves Transportation Safety
SaferCar allows users to search 5-Star Safety Ratings, find child car seat installation help, file vehicle safety complaints, and receive notices or search for vehicle recalls.
Technology Transfer
Volpe technology transfer consists of a broad range of formal and informal cooperation and collaboration activities with federal and state/local agencies, peer federal laboratories, and the public and private sectors. Successful technology transfer efforts address government and private-sector...