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Technical Reports
LTV/SIG Metroliner Truck Test- Volume II
Keywords: Additional Running Tests, Revenue Tracks, Ride Quality, Noise Level, Speed Profile
Abstract: An additional running test program of the LTV/SIG Metroliner trucks was conducted with the objective of defining suspension system characteristics. The tests were conducted on...
Technical Reports
Parametric Analyis of Railway Line Capacity
Keywords: Railroad Operations, Simulation Models
Abstract: The problem of analyzing the capability of a rail line to absorb additional traffic has become increasingly important recently as various means of consolidating and expanding...
Technical Reports
A Methodology for Determination of Grade Crossing Resource - Allocation Guidelines
Keywords: Rail Safety, Motorist Warning Systems, Transportation Safety Resource Allocation
Abstract: This report describes an analytical approach to estimating the benefits, costs, and implementation implications associated with allocating grade crossing safety resources.
Technical Reports
Locomotive to Automobile Baseline Crash Tests
Keywords: Grade Crossing Impacts, Automobile Tests, High Speed Impact
Abstract: Four Locomotive to Automobile Crash tests were performed by the Dynamic Science Division of Ultrasystems at DOT's High Speed Ground Test Center under contract to the...
Technical Reports
LTV/SIG Metroliner Truck - Final Design Report
Keywords: Ride Quality, Bellcrank, Car/Truck Interface
Abstract: The Vought Systems Division of the LTV Aerospace Corp. (LTV) in association with the Swiss Industrial Company (SlG) of Neuhausen Rhine Falls, Switzerland, has designed,...