Category: Transportation 281

Maritime Hazardous Cargo Security Maritime hazardous cargo security act was meant to improve the security of vessels that transport dangerous chemicals and petrol chemicals. It was set with the aim of protecting Americans from terrorism and the economy by protecting the theft of chemicals and petrol products. The bill also aimed at improving the handling…

Fuel Prices and Transport Modes in the United States Table of Contents Introduction The Aviation Industry Energy Expenses in Sea and Domestic Transport An Aggressive Affiliation Conclusion Reference List Introduction The transport sector is the most affected by the volatility of oil prices. Therefore, any change in the price of fuel greatly affects transport, regarding…

Train Collision in Graniteville, South Carolina It was way back on the 6th of January in the year 2005 when a train tragedy occurred in Graniteville area of South Carolina and thus came to be known as Graniteville train disaster. It happened when two trains from Norfolk Southern clashed near a constitute belonging to Avondale…

Unmanned Maritime Systems and Their Future Table of Contents Introduction The Future of UMVs Fleet Architecture and its Autonomy Conclusion References Introduction Unmanned maritime systems (UMSs) have evolved over the years as navies from different countries endeavor to create new ways of completing tasks that would be dangerous to humans. For instance, the U.S. Navy…

Recovery Operation Using an Unmanned Maritime Vehicle Table of Contents Location and Limit Examination Recovery Process References Location and Limit The deployment of scientists, an engineering team, and aircraft for marine applications requires intensive efforts and operational expenses. However, the cost of implementation may not provide adequate resolution and analysis to guarantee comprehensive information accessibility…

Honolulu Rail Project: Positive and Negative Aspects Introduction For Project 2, I have selected topic 7: Rail remains a contentious issue in Hawaii, largely for budget reasons. What are the issues? What are some of the possible resolutions? To my mind, this topic raises questions that are both interesting and important to investigate since the…

Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Platforms Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction In todays world, the number of people using a private car is growing steadily. Problematically, the increase in traffic leads to traffic jams for many kilometers. The task of engineers is to create alternative vehicles capable of relieving the jam.…

The Honolulu Rail Transit Project Table of Contents Introduction Public Goods and Rationale for Intervention Arguments for the Honolulu Rail Project Arguments Against the HART and Its Negative Effects Suggested Budgeting Solutions Managerial Issues and Ethical Considerations Conclusion Bibliography Introduction The Honolulu Rail Transit Project (HRTP) is an elevated 20-mile-long rail system with a total…

Dangerous Habits of Drivers Table of Contents Introduction Unsafe driving practices Drunken driving Rash Driving Not using the seat belt Not following traffic signals Introduction Driving has become more common and more difficult than it used to be. It has progressed from being an option to being a compulsion. Being a necessity, more people are…

Waxing Lyrical About the Corvette C5 Table of Contents Introduction Power and Price Styling and Looks Ride and Performance Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The Corvette C5, as the name implies is the fifth generation of the two-door Corvette series manufactured by Chevrolet. According to www.Corvettemuseum.com, the Corvette C5 was launched in March of 1997 and…