TRANSPORTATION R&D BY PRIVATE ENTERPRISE

Rail automation is used as an example of a complete, industry sponsored developmental cycle, starting from basic research on electronic computers and automation concepts, progressing to operational rail automation hardware installed in new transit systems and remotely controlled locomotives. A summary of current ground transportation research and development opportunities is also presented.

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• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

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• Authors:
  • Emling, R V
• Publication Date: 1970-11

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 591-601
• Serial:
  • Journal of Transportation Engineering
  • Volume: 96
  • Issue Number: TE4
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 0733-947X
  • Serial URL: https://ascelibrary.org/journal/jtepbs

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Management; Policy; Research; Transportation
• Old TRIS Terms: Management policies; Transportation research
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Policy; Research; Transportation (General);

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00046919
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Report/Paper Numbers: 7668 Paper
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 14 1974 12:00AM