Journal of Transportation back issues from September 2008:
Research from Y.C. Liou and co-researchers yields new findings on science.(Report)
Sep 06, 2008 ... "An automobile projector headlamp design with a new anamorphic elliptical reflector and aspherical lens is proposed in this paper. An adopted aspherical. model with the fourth-order cross-section equation designs the thick projection lens for good focusing results," scientists in Taiwan ...
Researchers from National Cheng-Kung University detail new studies and findings in the area of automotive technology.(Report)
Sep 06, 2008 ... According to a study from Tainan, Taiwan, "People use cars so frequently that they always consider the air-conditioning, and thermal comfort of the driver and passenger when buying a new car. Therefore accurate simulation of the thermal performance of automobile air conditioners to improve ...
Study data from C.K. Ladue and co-authors update knowledge of vehicular technology.
Sep 06, 2008 ... "This paper introduces a novel approach to data communication over the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) voice channel. It is based on the concept of ''symbols''-a set of predefined signals with finite bandwidths," scientists in Melbourne, Australia report. "Data ...
Research from Technical University yields new findings on transportation.(Report)
Sep 06, 2008 ... "In this paper, we review the main concepts and methods to perform capacity analyses, and we present an automated tool that is able to perform several capacity analyses," investigators in Valencia, Spain report. "Capacity is extremely dependent on infrastructure, traffic, and ...
XOJET Announces $25,000 "All In" Transcontinental Rates.
Sep 06, 2008 ... XOJET, the private aviation company that has led the way in providing simplified pricing as part of its commitment to outstanding customer service, announced it will now offer fixed-price rates starting at $25,000 for one-way transcontinental flights between preferred airports serving ...
Research results from University of Southampton update knowledge of vehicular technology.(Report)
Sep 06, 2008 ... According to recent research published in the journal IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, "In this paper, we investigate the attainable performance of quasi-cyclic (QC) protograph low-density parity-check (LDPC) codes for transmission over both additive white Gaussian noise and ...
Reports outline transportation study results from C. Barbot et al.
Sep 06, 2008 ... According to recent research published in the journal Transportation Research Part E - Logistics and Transportation Review, "This paper analyses entry deterrence and accommodation by low cost carriers (LCCs) with two games. In the first game two LCCs compete in a horizontal differentiation ...
Data on vehicular technology reported by W. Lhomme and co-researchers.(Report)
Sep 06, 2008 ... According to recent research published in the journal IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, "Certain difficulties arise when attempting to model a clutch in a power train transmission due to its nonlinear behavior. Two different states have to be taken into account-the first being ...
Studies from University of Illinois further understanding of transportation.
Sep 06, 2008 ... "We develop an aerodynamic loading assignment model for intermodal freight trains based on an integer-programming framework to help terminal managers make up more fuel-efficient trains. This is the first use of optimization modeling to address the aerodynamics and energy efficiency of ...
Studies from University of Puerto Rico in the area of vehicular technology published.(Report)
Sep 06, 2008 ... According to recent research from the United States, "Worldwide interoperability for microwave access (WiMAX) is a promising technology for last-mile Internet access, particularly in the areas where wired infrastructures are not available. In a WiMAX network, call admission control (CAC) ...
New Customers Cite Flexibility and Power of TMW Systems Software.
Sep 06, 2008 ... TMW Systems, Inc., noted software provider to logistics firms, trucking, construction, utility, and municipal fleets, announced new customer wins that emphasize their strong value proposition in the transportation services industry. The company, based in Cleveland, Ohio, operates four ...
R. L. Polk & Co. and Detroit Trading Company Introduce Premier Lead Exchange.
Sep 06, 2008 ... R. L. Polk & Co. and Detroit Trading Company announced the establishment of the Premier Lead Exchange, an automotive buyer/seller exchange that enables new vehicle lead buyers an opportunity to buy the best leads in a market area and pay a price based on the lead's likelihood to result in ...
Snapshots UK Bus Operators 2008: 2007 Year-end Market Size Data, with 2008 Estimates.
Sep 06, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/19414f/snapshots_uk_bus_o) has announced the addition of the "Snapshots UK Bus Operators 2008" report to their offering. Snapdatas Snapshots UK Bus Operators 2008 provides 2007 year-end market size data, with 2008 ...
Research from J.A. Calvo and co-authors yields new data on automotive technology.(Report)
Sep 06, 2008 ... According to recent research published in the International Journal of Automotive Technology, "order to safely maintain a vehicle, it is necessary to verify the most important systems that affect safety during Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspections (PMVIs). In a previous paper, a test method ...
Data on vehicular technology published by researchers at University of Oulu.(Report)
Sep 06, 2008 ... According to recent research published in the journal IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, "Many performance evaluations for the IEEE 802.11 Distributed Coordination Function (DCF) have been previously reported in the literature; most studies are based on saturation analysis, and a ...
Scientists at Kobe University discuss research in transportation.
Sep 06, 2008 ... According to recent research published in the journal Transportation Research Part E - Logistics and Transportation Review, "This paper addresses efficient berth and crane allocation scheduling at a multi-user container terminal. First, we introduce a formulation for the simultaneous berth ...
Scientists at Texas A&M University discuss research in vehicular technology.
Sep 06, 2008 ... "We propose a new closed-loop transmit diversity scheme for multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) diversity systems based on orthogonal space-time block coding (OSTBC)," scientists writing in the journal IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology report. "The receiver of the ...
Baggage Handlers and Check-in Staff Vote for Strike Action at Manchester Airport.
Sep 06, 2008 ... Baggage handlers and check-in staff employed by Swissport at Manchester Airport have overwhelmingly voted to take industrial action in a dispute over pay. Two 24 hour strikes have been scheduled to take place on the 27th August and 1st September. The strike will ...
Researchers from University of New South Wales detail findings in vehicular technology.
Sep 06, 2008 ... "The iterative receivers with a list sphere detector (LSD) and a parallel interference canceller (PIC) for multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) bit-interleaved coded modulation systems are considered. The convergence behaviors of these iterative detection and decoding schemes are analyzed ...
AYES Hosts the Industry's Largest Gathering of Automotive Instructors in the Nation.
Sep 06, 2008 ... The 13th annual AYES Training Conference, the largest of its kind in the nation, was held on July 21 - 25 in Dearborn, MI. Over 500 attendees, including AYES program instructors and administrators from AYES affiliated schools, attended training seminars throughout the week. This was AYES' ...
US Airways Group, Inc. Completes Public Stock Offering.
Sep 06, 2008 ... US Airways Group, Inc. (NYSE: LCC) announced that it has completed its recent public stock offering. The transaction, underwritten by Merrill Lynch & Co. as sole book runner, included the issuance of 19.0 million shares at a price of $8.50 per share as well as the full exercise of 2.85 ...
Scientists at University of Michigan report research in automotive technology.(Report)
Sep 06, 2008 ... According to recent research from the United States, "This study summarizes engine speed and load effects on HC species emissions from premixed charge compression ignition (PCI) and conventional diesel combustion, and it evaluates diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) fonnulations on a gas flow ...
FreightCar America, Inc. Declares Regular Dividend.
Sep 06, 2008 ... The directors of FreightCar America, Inc. (NASDAQ:RAIL) have declared a regular cash dividend of $0.06 per share of common stock of the company. The dividend is payable on August 29, 2008, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 22, 2008. FreightCar America, ...
ATA Annual Conference Focuses on Trucking's Bottom Line.(Conference news)
Sep 06, 2008 ... The American Trucking Associations 2008 Management Conference & Exhibition will focus on helping motor carriers prosper in today's bumpy economy. The 2008 MC&E, scheduled to be held in New Orleans, La., Oct. 4-7, will feature an assessment of the economic outlook from top ...
Frontier Airlines Announces EarlyReturns Changes.
Sep 06, 2008 ... Frontier Airlines announced changes to its EarlyReturns mileage program, including new mileage redemption levels and fee structures. The changes will be effective Sept. 15, 2008. These changes are a necessary step in the continuing battle against high fuel costs. E-mails detailing the fee ...
AAA Miami Valley Selects LifeLock as Identity Theft Protection Solution.
Sep 06, 2008 ... LifeLock(R) CEO Todd Davis announced a partnership with AAA Miami Valley, offering LifeLock's proactive identity theft protection service to over 170,000 club members at a discounted rate. Around the world, AAA offers discounts at more than 150,000 merchant locations and has added LifeLock ...
Fitch Revises U.S. Airports and Toll Roads Outlooks to Negative.
Sep 06, 2008 ... Fitch Ratings has revised the Outlooks for the U.S. Airports and Toll Roads sectors to Negative from Stable. According to the special report, 'U.S. Transportation Assets: Facing a Temporary Decline or a Permanent Change?', driving the outlook revisions are continued weakness in ...
SiPort's All-In-One SP1010 Terrestrial Radio Receiver Chip Gains HD-Radio Certification.
Sep 06, 2008 ... SiPort Inc., a leading developer of digital terrestrial broadcast receiver ICs for use in consumer electronic devices announced that its SP1010 single-chip HD Radio(TM) Receiver has received HD Radio Ready(TM) certification from iBiquity Digital Corporation, the developer and licensor of ...
Studies from Inha University provide new data on vehicular technology.(Report)
Sep 06, 2008 ... According to recent research published in the journal IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, "The IEEE 802.15.3 medium access control (MAC) protocol is designed to support high-data-rate wireless personal area networks (WPANs). This protocol operates on a time-division multiple-access ...
AAA Forecasts Small Decrease in Labor Day Holiday Travel.
Sep 06, 2008 ... AAA projects a slight decrease in the number of Americans traveling during the Labor Day holiday weekend. Nearly 34.38 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Labor Day holiday weekend, down 0.9 percent, or almost 320,000 Americans, from the 34.7 million who traveled ...
Spain Aftermarket - Batteries Data Report Includes Historic Data From 2002 and Forecasts To 2012.(Report)
Sep 06, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/08c5a6/spain_aftermarket) has announced the addition of the "Spain Aftermarket - Batteries Data Report to 2012" report to their offering. This report provides detailed data on the market for aftermarket batteries ...
ABRA's Crouse Elected Chair of Memphis I-CAR.
Sep 06, 2008 ... ABRA Auto Body & Glass announced that Don Crouse, Vice President of ABRA-Tennessee, has been elected to chair the Memphis I-CAR Committee. The vision of I-CAR is that every person in the collision industry, current and future, has the necessary knowledge and skills relevant to their ...
New Online Source Launched to Challenge Airline Industry Spin on Oil Speculation.
Sep 06, 2008 ... As the U.S. airline industry attempts to use "oil speculators" to draw attention away from the chronically low passenger satisfaction rates and an array of new fees, a new online source, www.TheAirlineOilSpin.com was launched today to encourage the public to see through the industry's spin ...
Reports from Z.Y. Shi and colleagues advance knowledge in vehicular technology.
Sep 06, 2008 ... According to recent research published in the journal IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, "This paper considers intelligent transmit antenna selection (TAS) combined with power allocation (PA) for closed-loop multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) wireless communications. We present ...
Findings in vehicular technology reported from Motorola, Inc.
Sep 06, 2008 ... "This paper describes results from a channel measurement campaign performed at several small airports in the U.S. in the 5-GHz band. This paper is a companion to another paper, which describes channel models for large airports," scientists in the United States report. "We ...
Researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University detail new studies and findings in the area of automotive technology.
Sep 06, 2008 ... "An 8 degree-of-freedom (DOF) vehicle model is established to investigate the vertical vibration characteristics of an exhaust system excited by road surface inputs," investigators in Shanghai, People's Republic of China report. "The simplification of an exhaust system relevant ...
ATA Announces Support for Bipartisan Energy Plan.
Sep 06, 2008 ... The American Trucking Associations announced its support for a bipartisan comprehensive energy bill that calls for domestic oil drilling, tax incentives and alternative energy research to lower the price of fuel for the nation's 3.5 million truck drivers and American consumers. ...
Flight Options Names New Sales Director for the Southeast Region.
Sep 06, 2008 ... Flight Options, a leading provider of safe, reliable and luxurious private air travel services, announced that Eli Flint has been named regional sales director for the Southeast region of the United States. Mr. Flint grew up in the aviation industry and has spent the last four ...
Kimball International Announces New Board Member: Thomas Tischhauser.
Sep 06, 2008 ... Kimball International, Inc. (NASDAQ: KBALB) announced the appointment of Thomas J. Tischhauser to the Company's Board of Directors. His appointment becomes effective with his election at today's Board meeting. Kimball International Board Chairman Douglas A. Habig welcomed ...
Investigators at Hongik University target automotive technology.
Sep 06, 2008 ... According to a study from Seoul, South Korea, "This paper addresses the application of the perturbation/correlation method to optimizing the torque output of internal combustion engines." "This application was inspired by observations of the limitations in current techniques of ...
Studies from North Dakota State University have provided new data on vehicular technology.
Sep 06, 2008 ... According to recent research from the United States, "Due to the collaborative nature of sensor nodes, time synchronization is critical for many sensor network operations. For sensor networks deployed in hostile environments, security is critical to the success of time synchronization." ...
SWOT Analysis of American Tire Distributors.(Company overview)
Sep 06, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f61770/american_tire_dist) has announced the addition of the "American Tire Distributors - SWOT Analysis" company profile to their offering. Datamonitor's American Tire Distributors - SWOT Analysis company profile ...
Data on vehicular technology discussed by researchers at University of Waterloo.
Sep 06, 2008 ... "Ultra-wideband (UWB) is expected to be the transmission technology of future wireless personal area networks (WPANs), carrying various multimedia streams. Recently, the WiMedia Alliance has launched its standard for UWB WPANs, where the prioritized channel access (PCA) protocol is ...
Scientists at Pusan National University publish research in transportation.(Report)
Sep 06, 2008 ... "We deal with the joint replenishment and delivery scheduling of the one-warehouse, n-retailer system in this paper. We suggest a more flexible policy for the joint replenishment and delivery scheduling of a warehouse compared with the existing researches," scientists writing in the ...
Researchers from McGill University provide details of new studies and findings in the area of vehicular technology.(Report)
Sep 06, 2008 ... According to a study from Montreal, Canada, "The arrival of new data services for wireless mobile communications requires an efficient use of the available bandwidth. Interference-limited cellular systems based on code-division multiple access (CDMA) can benefit from multiuser detection ...
New automotive technology research from University of Karlsruhe described.
Sep 06, 2008 ... "This work presents an experiment on the relationships between subjective and objective evaluations of vehicle handling. Ten cars were examined objectively in several open-loop driving dynamics manoeuvres and subjectively by test persons in typical traffic situations," scientists in ...
Fitch: Las Vegas Monorail Nevada 1st Tier Project Revs Remain at 'CC'; Outlook Negative.
Sep 06, 2008 ... The Director of the State of Nevada Department of Business and Industry's $451.4 million in outstanding Las Vegas Monorail project revenue bonds, first tier, series 2000 remains at 'CC' by Fitch Ratings. The Las Vegas Monorail Co. (LVMC) is the nonprofit public-benefit corporation ...
Studies from Jordan University provide new data on vehicular technology.
Sep 06, 2008 ... According to recent research published in the journal IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, "This paper analyzes the average bit error rate (BER) of noncoherent M-ary frequency-shift keying (FSK) signals over multichannel nonidentically distributed Nakagami-q (Hoyt) fading employing ...
Spirit Airlines, America's ultra low cost carrier, selects GuestLogix to increase on-board retail sales and attack higher fuel prices.
Sep 06, 2008 ... GuestLogix Inc. ("GuestLogix") (TSX-V:GXI), the leading provider of on-board retail technology and solutions to the airline industry, announced that Spirit Airlines Inc., the largest ultra low-cost carrier in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, will be deploying GuestLogix' ...
Market Size, Outsourcing Rates and Analysis of Past Market Performance, Along with Forecast Growth Trends for the Contract Logistics Market in Poland.
Sep 06, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f30ac1/logistics_in_polan) has announced the addition of the "Logistics in Poland" report to their offering. Market size, outsourcing rates, analysis of past market performance along with forecast growth trends ...
LodgeNet Appoints US Airways President Scott Kirby to Board of Directors.
Sep 06, 2008 ... LodgeNet Interactive Corporation (NASDAQ:LNET) announced the addition of Scott Kirby to its Board of Directors. Mr. Kirby is president of US Airways, the fifth largest domestic airline offering customers 3,500 daily flights to 230 destinations in 160 countries. Prior to becoming ...
Research from A. Hirota and co-researchers in the area of vehicular technology described.
Sep 06, 2008 ... "Here, we propose a method for estimating the direction of arrival (DOA) using pilot signals in code-division multiple-access (CDMA) systems. We also report the evaluation of the performance of the proposed method by conducting simulations and experiments in an anechoic chamber and an ...
United States and Mexico Border States Develop Plan to Create Border Crossing Improvements.
Sep 06, 2008 ... Today at the 26th Annual Border Governors Conference, a joint declaration was reached among the 10 U.S. and Mexican Border States that fosters a renewed commitment to reducing border wait times and improving the secure movement of people, goods and services across the United States-Mexico ...
Data on transportation published by researchers at Cardiff University.
Sep 06, 2008 ... According to recent research from Wales, "Despite freight transport operations being influenced by supply chain dynamics, there has been only a very limited investigation into the impact of demand amplification on this function, with almost no analytical research. This paper aims, through ...
New transportation study findings have been reported by G. Whelan and co-researchers.
Sep 06, 2008 ... "This paper reports the findings of an economic evaluation of fares regulation options for Britain's railways," scientists in Manchester, the United Kingdom report. "The evaluation is based on the development of an econometric demand model based on a large scale survey of ...
New findings from University of Aizu describe advances in vehicular technology.
Sep 06, 2008 ... "We consider the problem of maximizing the lifetime of a given multicast connection in mobile ad hoc networks (MANETs) that use omnidirectional antennas and have limited energy resources," scientists in Fukushima, Japan report. "Unlike most multicast algorithms that use ...
Findings from R.K. Guha and co-researchers advance knowledge in vehicular technology.
Sep 06, 2008 ... According to recent research from the United States, "The analysis and design of wireless medium access control (MAC) protocols, coding schemes, and transmission algorithms can significantly benefit from an understanding of the channel quality variation. We attempt to represent channel ...
Travelocity Data Shows Cost for Summer Travel Lower Than Many Thought.
Sep 06, 2008 ... With all the media hype surrounding the high cost of everything travel related - from gas to airfare - Travelocity decided to take a closer look at how much more travelers actually paid for their summer vacations. Using airfare and hotel data of trips actually consumed by customers in July ...
UPS Airlines Opens Anchorage Training Facility.
Sep 06, 2008 ... UPS today officially opened its newest flight training facility, a 27,000-square-foot center here that will reduce the time spent away from home for training by Anchorage-based pilots. Housing two flight simulators, classrooms and offices, the facility is the second such pilot ...
New findings from A. Gjendemsjo and co-authors in the area of vehicular technology published.
Sep 06, 2008 ... According to recent research published in the journal IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, "We consider the problem of finding low-complexity, bandwidth-efficient, and processing-power-efficient transmission schemes for a downlink scenario under the framework of diversity combining ....
ABF Celebrates National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.
Sep 06, 2008 ... ABF Freight System, Inc.(R), is celebrating the 13th Annual National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, August 24-30, 2008, with a system-wide campaign called: "ABF Employees. Standing the Test of Time. 1923-2008." The campaign highlights the integral role played by transportation industry ...
United Pilots to CEO: Stop Nickel and Diming Our Passengers.
Sep 06, 2008 ... Pilots for United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAUA) strongly oppose the airline's plans to drastically change its onboard meal service by raising prices for food and drink on most flights and by discontinuing complimentary meal service on many flights to and from Europe, affecting both economy and ...
New automotive technology research reported from Kookmin University.
Sep 06, 2008 ... According to recent research from Seoul, South Korea, "Flows over cavity openings are known to be highly structured and periodic due to the strong sound pressures emitted by the cavities. This article is concerned with the measurement of flow fields over the sunroof opening of an SUV." ...
Con-way Freight Names W. Gregory Lehmkuhl Executive Vice President - Operations.
Sep 06, 2008 ... Con-way Freight, a less-than-truckload (LTL) freight carrier and the largest subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE:CNW), announced that W. Gregory "Greg" Lehmkuhl will join the organization as Executive Vice President of Operations. Mr. Lehmkuhl comes to Con-way Freight from sister ...
Scientists at Yonsei University target vehicular technology.(Report)
Sep 06, 2008 ... According to recent research from Seoul, South Korea, "Ongoing next-generation networks are expected to be deployed over current existing networks in the form of overlayed heterogeneous networks, particularly in hot-spot areas. Therefore, it will be necessary to develop an interworking ...