TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER--TRANSPORTATION

The Technology Utilization Program of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration aims to transfer space-related technology to the solution of nonspace problems. One of the areas is transportation. Members of SRI Technology Applications Team routinely work with a user community comprising, among others, DOT and the railroads. Rail industry needs addressed by the team included: the need for early warning of impending roller bearing failure; detection of residual stresses in wheels and rails; dynamic relationships between cars and track; quieting of diesel locomotive exhaust; fire-resistant construction materials and improved management techniques (for the rapid-transit industry).

• Corporate Authors:

  Stanford Research Institute

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  Menlo Park, CA  United States  94025
• Authors:
  • Anyos, T
  • BROWN, I
  • Lizak, R
  • Loomis, A
  • Wilhelm, J
• Publication Date: 1977-4

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 211 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Detectors; Diesel engines; Fire resistant coatings; Inspection; Measuring instruments; Mufflers; Noise; Nondestructive tests; Railroad rails; Roller bearings; Stresses; Train track dynamics; Wheels
• Old TRIS Terms: Diesel engine noise; Rail stress; Wheel stresses
• Subject Areas: Environment; Operations and Traffic Management; Public Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00157952
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Stanford Research Institute
• Report/Paper Numbers: SRI-PYU-3670 Biann Rpt., NASA-CR-153272
• Contract Numbers: NAS-2-9318, SRI PROJ. 3670
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 31 1981 12:00AM