Handbook of Research on Emerging Innovations in Rail Transportation Engineering

Handbook of Research on Emerging Innovations in Rail Transportation Engineering
Author: Rai, B. Umesh
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 693
Release: 2016-05-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1522500855

The rail-based transit system is a popular public transportation option, not just with members of the public but also with policy makers looking to install a form of convenient and rapid travel. Even for moving bulk freight long distances, a rail-based system is the most sustainable transportation system currently available. The Handbook of Research on Emerging Innovations in Rail Transportation Engineering presents the latest research on next-generation public transportation infrastructures. Emphasizing a diverse set of topics related to rail-based transportation such as funding issues, policy design, traffic planning and forecasting, and engineering solutions, this comprehensive publication is an essential resource for transportation planners, engineers, policymakers, and graduate-level engineering students interested in uncovering research-based solutions, recommendations, and examples of modern rail transportation systems.

Socio-Technical Decision Support in Air Navigation Systems: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Socio-Technical Decision Support in Air Navigation Systems: Emerging Research and Opportunities
Author: Shmelova, Tetiana
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 323
Release: 2018-01-12
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1522531092

The integration of technology into the aviation system planning has allowed for more stable, yet increasingly complex, models that enable better analysis techniques and new approaches to decision-making. These modern advances ensure higher productivity in addressing various planning problems. Socio-Technical Decision Support in Air Navigation Systems: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a critical scholarly resource that contains a systematic analysis of formalized factors affecting socio-technical systems operators and how these factors influence decision-making process of professional and non-professional activities in air navigation systems. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics, such as dimensional modeling, applications of decision support systems, and semantic analysis, this book is geared towards academicians, future pilots, aviation dispatchers, engineers, managers, and students.

Global Advancements in Connected and Intelligent Mobility: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Global Advancements in Connected and Intelligent Mobility: Emerging Research and Opportunities
Author: Outay, Fatma
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2019-07-05
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 1522590218

Vehicle accidents on the roads and highways occur every minute of every day, most often resulting in a loss of life or property damage. With advancing technology, vehicle infrastructure integration can increase road safety and transport efficiency through wireless sensor communications and other systems. These recent developments can bring inestimable economic value and will play a role in the next generation of vehicle products and traffic safety. Global Advancements in Connected and Intelligent Mobility: Emerging Research and Opportunities is an essential reference source that discusses the recent advances, safety, and efficiency in connected vehicles, as well as the next generation of communication network development. Featuring research on topics such as vehicular networks, telematics, and context-aware intelligence, this book is ideally designed for policymakers, traffic safety specialists, traffic control technicians, auto technicians, planning agencies, environmental managers, standardization governors, academicians, students, researchers, and industry practitioners seeking coverage on intelligent transportation systems.

Intelligent Vehicles and Materials Transportation in the Manufacturing Sector: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Intelligent Vehicles and Materials Transportation in the Manufacturing Sector: Emerging Research and Opportunities
Author: Bandyopadhyay, Susmita
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2017-07-12
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1522530657

The manufacturing industry has been optimized in recent years due to the rise of new technologies. These advances have paved the way for the development of intelligent vehicles. Intelligent Vehicles and Materials Transportation in the Manufacturing Sector: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a pivotal source of scholarly research on the various aspects of manufacturing vehicles with intelligent technology components. Including a range of perspectives on topics such as material handling, automated guided vehicles, and industrial robots, this book is ideally designed for engineers, academics, professionals, and practitioners actively involved in the manufacturing sector.

Handbook of Research on Trends and Digital Advances in Engineering Geology

Handbook of Research on Trends and Digital Advances in Engineering Geology
Author: Ceryan, Nurcihan
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 788
Release: 2017-07-12
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1522527109

Engineering geologists face the task of addressing geological factors that can affect planning with little time and with few resources. A solution is using the right tools to save time searching for answers and devote attention to making critical engineering decisions. The Handbook of Research on Trends and Digital Advances in Engineering Geology is an essential reference source for the latest research on new trends, technology, and computational methods that can model engineering phenomena automatically. Featuring exhaustive coverage on a broad range of topics and perspectives such as acoustic energy, landslide mapping, and natural hazards, this publication is ideally designed for academic scientists, industry and applied researchers, and policy and decision makers seeking current research on new tools to aid in timely decision-making of critical engineering situations.

The Routledge Handbook of Public Transport

The Routledge Handbook of Public Transport
Author: Corinne Mulley
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 667
Release: 2021-05-12
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 1000367096

The Routledge Handbook of Public Transport is a reference work of chapters providing in-depth examination of the current issues and future developments facing public transport. Chapters in this book are dedicated to specific key topics, identifying the challenges therein and pointing to emerging areas of research and concern. The content is written by an international group of expert contributors and is enhanced through contributions from practitioners to deliver a broader perspective. The Handbook deals with public transport policy context, modal settings, public transport environment, public transport delivery issues, smart card data for planning and the future of public transport. This comprehensive reference work will be a vital source for academics, researchers and transport practitioners in public transport management, transport policy and transport planning.

Engineering Tools and Solutions for Sustainable Transportation Planning

Engineering Tools and Solutions for Sustainable Transportation Planning
Author: Knoflacher, Hermann
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 394
Release: 2017-02-14
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1522521178

While modern cities continue to grow and become more efficient in many sectors as their population increases, public transportation has not yet caught up. As a significant industry in contemporary society, further progress in transportation systems is more vital than ever. Engineering Tools and Solutions for Sustainable Transportation Planning is an informative reference source that outlines why current transportation systems have become inefficient in modern societies, and offers solutions for the improvement of transportation infrastructures. Highlighting key topics such as parking organization, car ownership, energy consumption, and highway performance, this is a detailed resource for all practitioners, academics, graduate students, and researchers that are interested in studying the latest trends and developments in the transportation sector.

Design Solutions and Innovations in Temporary Structures

Design Solutions and Innovations in Temporary Structures
Author: Beale, Robert
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 515
Release: 2017-02-07
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 152252200X

Temporary structures are a vital but often overlooked component in the success of any construction project. With the assistance of modern technology, design and operation procedures in this area have undergone significant enhancements in recent years. Design Solutions and Innovations in Temporary Structures is a comprehensive source of academic research on the latest methods, practices, and analyses for effective and safe temporary structures. Including perspectives on numerous relevant topics, such as safety considerations, quality management, and structural analysis, this book is ideally designed for engineers, professionals, academics, researchers, and practitioners actively involved in the construction industry.

Building a Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure for Long-Term Economic Growth

Building a Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure for Long-Term Economic Growth
Author: Smirnova, Olga V.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 329
Release: 2019-02-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1522573976

Long-term economic growth and increasing vehicle congestion is creating a greater demand for efficient and safe transportation. The high cost of maintaining and fixing pre-existing infrastructure is leading the industry to realize that sustainable long-term transportation planning is needed to keep pace with the growing economy. Building a Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure for Long-Term Economic Growth examines contemporary transportation issues through the lens of various modes of transportation while also focusing on the importance of sustainability, urban planning, and funding. The book covers the topics of sustainability and climate change, public management and planning, financing of transportation infrastructure, and revenue and spending issues facing modern transportation infrastructure. It is ideally designed for engineers, planners, government officials, transportation specialists, legislators, researchers, academicians, students, and industry professionals seeking current research on sustainable transport systems.