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Technical Reports
Safety of High Speed Guided Ground Transportation Systems: EMF Exposure Environments Summary Reports
Keywords: Electric and Magnetic fields, EMF, Exposure assessments, Occupations and sources of EMF, Residential Electric and magnetic fields exposures, Electric and magnetic exposure protocol and equipment
Abstract: This paper presents an overview of American exposure assessments for electric and magnetic fields (EMF) in the frequency range from 0 to 3 kHz. The exposure information available...
Technical Reports
Safety of High Speed Guided Ground Transportation Systems: The Biological Effects of Maglev Magnetic Field Exposures
Keywords: Magnetic levitation, Maglev, Biological effects, Neurotransmitter effects, Pineal Effects, Melatonin
Abstract: This report describes selected biological effects on transformed human cell lines and on rats from exposure to simulated maglev magnetic fields (MFs). Rats (n = 6 per group) were...
Technical Reports
Interim Report: Influence of Contact Patch Resistance on Loss of Shunt
Keywords: Grade Crossing, Island Circuits, Railroad Safety
Abstract: This report examines causes and prevention of loss of shunt (circuit disconnection that may cause unintended deactivation of grade crossing safety devices).
Other Reports
Intermodal Technical Assistance Activities for Transportation Planners
Keywords: Air Quality Analysis, Economic Analysis, Resources, Travel Demand Management
Abstract: [From the Overview] This document identifies intermodal technical assistance activities originating within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) which should be of use to...
Technical Reports
Tank Car Manufacturing/Repair/Retest Facility Evaluation Form
Keywords: Inspector, Guidelines, Nondestructive Inspection
Abstract: An evaluation form has been developed to aid Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) inspectors in recording data when examining tank car manufacturing and repair facilities, when...