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1 Apr 2009

Technical Reports

Quasi-Static Test on a State-of-the-Art Collision Post and End Post Assembly

Author
Mark White

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Quasi-Static Test, Collision Post, End Post

Abstract: This test evaluated the quasi-static method for demonstrating energy absorption and graceful deformation as outlined in the notice of proposed rulemaking for front-end strength of...

Office
RRD

25 Mar 2009

Technical Reports

Assignment Of Crossing Inventory Numbers

Author
Matthew Enderle

Subject Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, USDOT National Highway-Rail Crossing Inventory

Keywords: Crossing Inventory Number Information

Report Number
Crossing Inventory Program
Office
RRS

1 Feb 2009

Technical Reports

ROW Fatality and Trespass Reduction Workshop 2008, Summary of Results

Author
Bob Adduci, Frederick Mottley, Marsha Haines

Subject Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, Trespasser Programs

Keywords: ROW

Abstract: This report documents the activities and results of the first Right-of-Way (ROW) Fatality and Trespass Prevention Workshop which was held April 1 & 2, 2008 at the Caltrain...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORS-09/001
Office
RRS

1 Jan 2009

Technical Reports

Field Evaluation of a Wireless Handheld Computer for Rairoad Roadway Workers

Author
Neslihan Doran and Jordan Multer

Subject Human Factors

Keywords: cognitive task analysis, data link, digital communications, decision-making, intelligent railroad systems, personal remote terminal, railroad dispatcher, roadway worker, track allocation, train routing, usability

Abstract: This report is the third in a series describing the development and evaluation of a software application to facilitate communications for railroad roadway workers using a wireless...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-09/02
Office
RRD

1 Jan 2009

Technical Reports

Visualizing Railroad Operations: A Tool for Planning and Monitoring Railroad Traffic

Author
Mary T. Lee and Jordan Multer

Subject Human Factors

Keywords: String line diagrams, planning software, railroad operations, user-centered design, technology transfer, human factors

Abstract: This report provides an overview of the development and technology transfer of the Railroad Traffic Planner application, a visualization tool with string line diagrams that show...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-09/01
Office
RRD