Online Tool Invests Highway Projects with Sustainability
“Online Tool Invests Highway Projects with Sustainability,” by Benjamin Cotton. Printed in the September-October 2013 issue of TR News.
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Noise and Natural Sounds in America’s National Parks
“Noise and Natural Sounds in America’s National Parks,” by Christopher Zevitas, Amanda Rapoza, and Judith Rochat. Printed in the September-October 2013 issue of TR News.
New Report: Human Factors Considerations in the Design and Evaluation of Flight Deck Displays and Controls
In this general guidance document, researchers identify and prioritize human factors issues to consider in the design of flight deck displays and controls for all types of aircraft. It is intended to facilitate the identification and resolution of typical human factors issues, and support...
Wake Turbulence Research Increases Airport Capacity, New Infographic Shows
Did you know that research on wake turbulence was instrumental in increasing capacity at Memphis International Airport by 19 percent?
Volpe Forecasts Growth in Use of Unmanned Aircraft
Volpe believes that unmanned aircraft operations could surpass manned aircraft operations by 2035. The technologies needed to support this transformation are developing rapidly, costs are diminishing, and applications are growing.
Wake Turbulence Separation Standards for Aircraft Infographic
As airplanes move through the air, counter-rotating horizontal tornadoes are generated off the wings. This phenomenon, known as wake turbulence, creates a potentially dangerous situation for trailing aircraft. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) counts on experts at U.S. DOT Volpe Center,...
Aiding a New Frontier in African Transportation
Volpe engineer Roger Wayson presented to five dozen government officials from across Africa at a recent conference. After the presentation, Wayson was surrounded by government officials who wanted more, including transportation knowledge on how to decrease the three months it can take a...
New Infographic Shows Global Impact of Vessel Tracking Network
Check out Volpe’s new infographic that provides important maritime situational information in an easy-to-read format. The data visualization gives readers a chronological timeline of the program.
Modern Education Has a Global Classroom
Since 2005, enrollment in engineering programs has increased 30-50 percent. “People are recognizing this is a field I can get into if I want to change the world,” said Dr. Ian Waitz, dean of the School of Engineering at MIT.