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1
Jun
2002
Other Reports
The Effect of Installation Location on Railroad Horn Sound Levels
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Grade Crossings
Keywords: Railroad grade crossings; Sound level; Locomotives; Acoustic measurement; Noise measurement; Noise control ; Locomotive sounds; Audible warning devices; Horns; Railroad safety
Abstract: Following a proposed rule on locomotive horn use at grade crossings, this study evaluated horn types and placements to assess sound levels in and around the locomotive. ...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-03/02
1
Apr
2002
Technical Reports
Aerodynamic Effects of High-Speed Passenger Trains on Other Trains
Subject
Safety Advisories,
Safety Regulatory Analysis,
Safety Performance Measures
Keywords: Derailment, Container dislodgement, Aerodynamic load, Double stack container, Pressure contours, Bi-level passenger rail car, High speed rail
Abstract: With the onset of high-speed train operations in the United States, a study was undertaken to determine the possible aerodynamic effects of these trains have on their surroundings...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-01/12
Office
RRD
1
Mar
2002
Technical Reports
Passenger Rail Two Car Impact Test Volume III- Test Procedures Instrumentation and Data
Subject
Safety Advisories,
Safety Regulatory Analysis,
Safety Performance Measures
Keywords: Impact test, Commuter rail passenger car, computational models, kinematic models
Abstract: A full-scale impact test was performed April 4, 2000 at the Federal Railroad Administration's Transportation Technology Center near Pueblo, Colorado by Transportation Technology...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-01/22.III
Office
RRD
1
Dec
2001
Technical Reports
Intruder and Obstacle Detection Systems (IODS) for Railroads -1998 Requirements Workshop
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Safety Advisories,
Safety Performance Measures,
Safety Regulatory Analysis
Keywords: Railroad grade crossing safety, Critical infrastructure protection, Signal technology, Physical security, Railroad police, high speed rail
Abstract: At this workshop, industry participants and stakeholders discussed requirements for intruder and obstacle detection systems for rail tracks and grade crossings.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-01/13
Office
RRD
1
Dec
2001
Technical Reports
Fire Safety of Passenger Trains; Phase II: Application of Fire Hazard Analysis Techniques
Subject
Safety Advisories,
Safety Regulatory Analysis,
Safety Performance Measures
Keywords: Fire Safety, Fire models, fire test methods, Hazard analysis, Heat release rate, Passenger trains, Fire hazard assessment, Fire computer modeling, Small-scale fire tets, Large scale fire tests, Furniture Calorimeter, Cone Calorimeter, Egress
Abstract: A comprehensive multi-phase fire safety research program is being conducted by the National Institute of Standards and Technology to demonstrate the practicality and effectiveness...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-01/16