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1
Sep
2005
Reports to Congress
Report to Congress: Costs and Benefits of Magnetic Levitation
Subject
Maglev,
Evaluation,
Analysis
Keywords: Report to Congress: Costs and Benefits of Magnetic Levitation
Abstract: response to a Congressional request to compare the costs and benefits of magnetic levitation (Maglev) with those of other modes, this report provides technical background on this...
1
Jan
1999
Reports to Congress
The Department of Transportation on Civilian Use of the Global Positioning System (GPS): The Nationwide Differential Global Positioning System and Additional Civilian GPS Signals
Subject
Intelligent Railroad Systems
Keywords: NGPS, Department of Defense, Railroad Technology
Abstract: The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), in its role as the lead agency within the U.S. Government for all Federal civilian Global Positioning System (GPS) matters, is...
1
Sep
1997
Reports to Congress
Implementation of the National Intelligent Transportation Systems Program
Subject
Intelligent Railroad Systems
Keywords: Intelligent Transporation Systems
Abstract: The 1997 Report to Congress is the fifth in a series of reports summarizing the progress of the national Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) program administered by the U.S....
1
Jun
1990
Reports to Congress
Assessment of the Potential for Magnetic Levitation Transportation Systems in the United States
Subject
Maglev
Keywords: Railroad Technology, Economic Analysis, Development Plan
Abstract: Surface and air travel are projected to double from 1988 levels early in the 21st century. Magnetic levitation (maglev) is a relatively new transportation technology, which has...
1
Jun
1990
Reports to Congress
Assessment of the Potential for Magnetic Levitation Transportation Systems in the Unite States: Report Supplement
Subject
Maglev
Keywords: Railroad Technology, Economic Analysis, Development Plan
Abstract: The Supplement of this report to Congress includes a more detailed discussion of technological, economic and legal issues involved in advancing a U.S. maglev system. Chapter I of...