Transportation Research Papers Samples For Students

The United States military expeditions in Iraq began in high gear. The military operations quickly brought down Sadam Hussein’s reign. un- able to counter the power of the, United States of America combatants the Iraq soldiers resorted to, counterrisurgency operations, often staged on complex urban terrain. The change in venue and operational tempo left U.s Troops, in their lightly armored vehicles exposed to road side attacks from improvised explosive devices. Michael J. Sullivan (2009:56-67)
The American Department of Defense responded, with a $25 billion dollar plan, to acquire Mine Resistant Ambush protected (MRAP) vehicles. To shield their soldiers ...

1.0 INTRODUCTION
The importance of environmental concerns on the 21st century primarily lies on the lingering effects of climate change caused by unhealthy industrial practices. Aviation, in particular, is a heavily industrial field known for its various potential environmental effects, especially as its facilities emit greenhouse gasses. Therefore, unsustainably operated airports pose open risks to the environment, as their extensively industrialized nature cause air and water pollution to their immediate surroundings. Adverse environmental consequences arising from the operation of airports may become irreparable for the long term without the application of proper sustainability measures.
Sustainability measures enable harmonious ...

Norfolk Southern Railroad Company is a corporation that deals with the transportation in the Columbia. It serves more than 22 states in the District of Columbia and operating more than 20000 route mile. It provides rail carriers in the western part of the United States where it transports containers. Therefore, it provides efficient transportation of the products such as industrial and coal in the eastern part through rail carriers.
The company has three main branches operating at the designated areas. The Norfolk and Western is one of the branches that were made in 1881. The second is the Southern ...

Introduction

Transport can be described as the movement of goods from one place to the other. Transportation modes are the means through which transport is done. There are various transportation modes such as roads, railway, water and air. These transportation modes vary in terms of cost, capacity and convenience. Transportation modes are supported by various infrastructures without which such modes cannot be helpful. For instance, the road transport relies on the conditions of the roads and the road network in the area. This means that, for a transportation mode to be effective, there is a need to incur capital expenditure. This means ...

Introduction The United States is facing an increase in economic competition, in the new global economy. It is in the State of Michigan that fluctuations are intensely felt and thus affecting the living standards of the residents. The residents are experiencing an unprecedented period of job loss and economic upheaval, with the end nowhere in sight. As manufacturing industries decline and manufacturing jobs disappear, it is becoming increasingly clear that, for the estate and the country to thrive, individuals in Michigan must cultivate the knowledge-driven, entrepreneurial sectors of their economy, particularly so-called "high technology."
Michigan’s has developed ...

The governments play a very crucial role in planning and investing in urban infrastructure. The urban infrastructure development is a form of measure on how the government is committed. In many cases, the decision of infrastructure development is divided on the different government organs. The government has a role to provide funds in order meet the entire requirement in the budget. Most of the urban infrastructure development is done by the local government. They are the one responsible for the planning, renewal and repairs.
The local government levee charges from the public to provide the required services in the cities. They ...

Natural gas represents a gases mixture that can be found in the ground and is created by the way of organic substances decomposition of anaerobic character. Typically, this type of gas is a mix of gaseous hydrocarbons, such as butane, ethane, methane, propane, etc., which is found in the earth's crust. It is broadly utilized as a fuel of very economical kind for various power plants in the glass and cement industry, nonferrous and ferrous metallurgy, building materials production and for household needs. It is also used as raw component for various organic compounds.
This type of gas is a mineral deposit ...

Introduction

Ever since man discovered that wood could float in water, he has endeavored to build sophisticated vessels that would make sea travel as safe as possible. However, numerous centuries of innovation have not produced an entirely fool proof vessel. A total conquest of the sea is far from near. It is noteworthy to note in the same breath that sea transport is getting safer and faster, when contrasted against the situation within the last few decades (Abulafia). The pursuit for continual improvement in maritime transport has been sustained by the unending pace of globalization. While there has been a tremendous ...

Abstract

The project deals with the relationship between Homeland Security, transportation, and logistics management. The nature of the interconnection between the Department of Homeland Security, public transportation, and logistics is the focal point of the research. Measures elaborated by the state department for the protection of transport, passengers and hazardous goods delivery are scrutinized based on the data retrieved from governmental reports, programs and articles.
Keywords: homeland security, transportation, logistics management, terrorist, attack
The USA is a reputed peacemaker that stands up for peace and equality throughout the world. Valiant though these efforts are, they come up against a serious ...

Abstract

It is important that academic institutions understand the mindset of students, in order to improve the overall quality of educational experience. The best way to do this is to get regular feedback from students, from which appropriate analysis can be carried out. This paper deals with the background research on general aspects of students’ lifesstyle in Lefke. It also discusses the results of a questionnaire given to all international students. The statistical analysis of the same gives a broad idea of the students’ attitudes towards expenditure and urban living in Lefke.

Introduction

In order to study the attitudes of students (currently enrolled ...

Introduction

What are Explosives?
How to Safely Handle Explosives
Conclusion
Introduction
Explosives are generally regarded as dangerous because of their capability to release tremendous amount of energy. Depending on the purpose and type of the explosive, it may inflict enormous damage to lives and properties. For the same reason, it is necessary that a general knowledge on how to safely handle explosives should be discussed. Explosives have been used extensively in military and industrial purposes. But even in its legitimate uses, explosives are handled with extreme precaution. Unfortunately, due to the rise of terrorism, explosives under legitimate ...

Chesapeake Bay is one of the busiest areas in the United States because it covers an area that is surrounded by some of the busiest cities in the United States. Unfortunately, the only way to take advantage of the strategic location that is the Chesapeake Bay is to build a bridge connecting the different landmasses surrounding the bay area. That way, transportation both of commodities and of passengers commuting to different communities and work areas can be faster, more efficient, and most importantly, more convenient. After all, transportation is one of the most important driving forces of an economy.
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In Biofuels Data and Social Accounting Matrices Prepared for Policy Assessment Models based on the GTAP 7 Data Base, Xin Zhou and Satoshi Kojima argue that “liquid biofuels have a potential to contribute to a wide range of policy objectives” playing a crucial role in the mitigation of GHG emissions. Their comprehensive economic and environmental report outlines the development of global biofuels benefits in terms of considering the “foreign exchange savings by reducing the volume of” unrenewable imports. While their predictions and purposes offer a constructive overview of eighteen major global biofuels’ production data and consumption figures, this discourse addresses the following areas ...

Firestone Walker began as the fantasy of two craft-brew fans just like the other American craft breweries established inside the most recent two decades or somewhere in the vicinity. In 1996, two brothers by marriage, Adam Firestone and David Walker, established the brewery in Paso Robles in Central California, close to a percentage of the range's top wineries, where it has proceeded to mostly ferment and age its brews in 60-gallon oak barrels (Eronen 72). Barrel fermentation and maturing was an uncommon practice for American breweries at the time, in spite of the fact that it has since turned into ...

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Introduction
The term technology refers to doing things through application of science. In other words, whenever scientific knowledge is in application, then technology comes in (Maia, & D'Agosto, 2013). To realize any improvement, there must be an aspect of technological advancement. It causes positive change in ways of doing things thus changing the output for the better. The kind of technology in use determines the level of output and cost of production (Larson, et al 2013). Technology is therefore one of the core factors that determine profitability of any venture including trucking industry.
It is worth noting that ...

Cranes have contributed to the rise of civilization for many years in the construction industry. The ancient Greeks invented the first crane sometime in the sixth century as a tool to lift massive loads. According to Chiu (42), such evidence that points to the use of cranes by the Greeks can be found on distinct holes that are visible on stones, which indicate the use of a form of lifting mechanism. Back in those days, the basic features of the crane included an elongated wooden beam, which was attached to a rotating base and a rope attached around a drum that was driven by a ...

What is it?

The Keystone Pipeline consists of a nearly 2,000-mile oil pipeline. Built in four phases, the last of which awaits presidential approval and perhaps, the most divisive, the Keystone XL built from Alberta, Canada to a hub in Nebraska, that would send the oil to be refined to the Gulf coast of Texas by Canadian company, TransCanada. The prized Alberta oil sands holds roughly 168 billion recoverable barrels of heavy crude called bitumen. This project would traverse across six states.

What are the PROS and CONS of the Keystone Pipeline?

In this paper, the pros and cons of the Keystone Pipeline would be analyzed, a topic that has become a divisive issue for ...

Hydroponic truck farm business is essential in Glendale city. The business will initially start by providing fresh vegetables necessary in daily frying. For a start, tomatoes, onions, garlic, lettuce, broccoli, green pepper and carrots will be grown. There are several benefits that this business would offer the city and the surrounding market including Pasadena and down town Los Angeles. These benefits are
- Timely delivery of fresh produce, the trucks are within the market vicinity.
- Benefit saving on transportation costs, for the customers as trucks will make delivery to their premises.
- Choice of products for ...

INTERNATIONAL MARITIME COLLEGE OMAN

Implementation at AlMadina Logistics
Freight Forwarder Department
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PORT, SHIPPING AND TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT

It is manifest that there is greater efficiency achieved with the use of book-keeping and documentation software. The study shows that there is a difference in terms of operations efficiency with the implementation of computerized software, and without one. Such is easily visible from the return on investment, customer satisfaction and reduction of time wastage. Having worked at AlMadina Logistics Freight Forwarder Department, I concluded that there were inefficiencies experienced in the record-keeping and documentation processes. Employees did most of the work manually, and this involved a lot of paperwork. A ...

Introduction

This study is confined to the limits of Los Angeles and studies the traffic in this place. City boundaries of Los Angeles area suffer from an ever-growing traffic. With the growing population and their expansion in different areas, the problem has grown in intensity. The traffic is not limited to the city boundaries. It has also spread into contagious territory where street congestion, delays in traffic and life and property hazard is as great as in the central traffic area of Los Angeles. This paper studies about the traffic problems of Los Angeles and the need for it.
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The transport industry has been aware of security and safety issues for a long time. However, a recent resurgence in terrorist activity and piracy has prompted the industry to be more alert to security. Security threats manifest mostly in the form of terrorist activity, theft, and (organized) crime. The effects of this insecurity are far-reaching as they can cause the spread of pandemics, destabilize and economy, or facilitate the growth and power of a terrorist group. Security threat to transportation could also cause serious environmental damage if the cargo was, for example, a potent industrial chemical or radioactive material. Piracy off the shores ...

Brief History

It was in the year 1927 that the Pan American Airways’ executives made the decision of moving their company’s operations base to Miami from Key West. With the purpose of constructing an airport, they bought 116 acres of land, south of Miami Springs. The airport (now known as Miami International Airport) was built in 1928 as the first operational passenger facility in the United States of America. Similarly, Ft Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport was opened in 1929. It was constructed over a deserted 9-hole golf course (Abravanel & Miller, 2012).

Miami International Airport (MIA)

Introduction
Miami International Airport (MIA) is located at a distance of ...

Management

Introduction
The oil and gas sector of the United States of America supplies around 65 percent of U.S. energy. This sector includes petroleum refining and gas and oil extraction industry. Globally, the United States of America accounts for more than 500,000 producing wells for petroleum and has around 4000 natural gas and oil platforms. It is the third largest producer of petroleum in the world. In total, this country has around 144 refineries which produce crude oil of more than 17 million barrels daily (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency).
There have been several factors like alternative fuels, ...

INTRODUCTION

New York City is said to be “the greatest city in the world,” a bastion of tourism, art, finance, media, business and so much more. To that end, it is important to recognize the city’s unique ability to host meetings and other business conventions; its unique combination of hospitality services, culture and nightlife would provide an excellent venue for any possible business trip, convention or important meeting an organization or company might require. The following provides a comprehensive guide into the history, culture, accommodations and venues available in spacious New York City, offering all the information meeting planners might need ...

Abstract

The UAE has undergone a continuous economic development, which has seen the standards of living rise. With the rise in standards of living, individuals have managed to purchase cars and shift from public to their personal transport arrangements. The increase in car purchases has also taken place due to the affordability associated with fuel. The affordability has enabled individuals to save on acquiring their personal means of movement within the UAE. With the said rise in living standards and affordability of fuel, the consequent increase in private transport has led to the road traffic congestion in major towns within UAE. ...

Introduction

Caspian pipeline is a group of people who have come into an agreement and pipeline that ships Caspian oil to Novorossiysk, which is the Marine lethal, which is found the Black Sea of Russia coast from Tengiz grounds. Additionally, it is utilized as the chief oil way for exportation from two Fields. It makes the sole pipeline for oil exportation in Russia despite the fact that it is not fully possessed by the Transneft as at the year 2009.

The Caspian Pipeline Consortium was initiated in the year 1992, and Eni has been part of it since its commencement. It ...

The black box is a flight or aircraft data recorder. It mainly collects and gathers the flight parameters information and stores them as evidence in the case of a plane crash. It is a technology that each and every corporate jet or commercial airplane should be equipped with. Black box has both positive and negative impacts on the economic effects. Furthermore, it may influence the environment either directly or indirectly.

Environmental Effects

Black box indirectly impacts on the environment, by regulating and indicating any changes in the engine performance. This makes sure the engine does not produce smoke or any other dangerous fumes to ...

Improving the Efficiency of Airport Surface Operations

Improving the Efficiency of Airport Surface Operations
Air travel has seen an increase in the number of people using it as the preferred means of movement across countries or continents. Over the years, there have been many changes in technical and tactical issues affecting the airports. The ability of an airport to adapt to the changing demands in the airline industry either renders it as a modern and suitable airport or an airport that is not a favorite of many people. Many factors can be used to consider the severity of an airport in terms of adapting to these changes. ...

Fig 1: NDRC Techniques

Introduction

Non-Disruptive Road Crossings are manuals which outline unifying and standardizing measures of Road Engineering Practices. The significant objective of the project is to enhance the management, planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of all roads and related infrastructures to ensure a safe and uniform operational and structural capacity throughout the road network in Dubai. The complexity in road construction and to some point other engineering projects leaves very little to be argued about on their significance with respect to the influence they have on the environment. It is a fact that projects like roads, bridges, and dams ...

Introducing bicycles into a petrochemical manufacturing plant

Introduction
Established in 1995, EQUATE is an international venture involved in petrochemical manufacturing, producing over 5 million tons annually of petrochemical products, marketed throughout the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Europe (Equate.com).
With close to 1,370 employees, EQUATE consists of 11 departments, each currently provided with 6 cars. As part of an on-going attempt to reduce the plant’s environmental footprints caused by the manufacturing process as well as related processes such as inter-plant transportation, the idea of replacing several vehicles with bicycles was introduced.
Motorised transport is a significant contributor to environmental adversities. A one-kilometre ...

The Michigan House endorses an anti-abortion bill perceived as the most restrictive bill in the country. This bill proposes that women cannot have an abortion after the expiration of 20 weeks (Benson 740). The reason for this period has been cited that the fetus can feel pain. At the end of 20 weeks one can only prescribe for an abortion in the instance the woman’s life is prone to danger (Benson 740). The Republican Party backs the legislation that provides that doctors will provide abortion-patients with forms. These forms will inform the patients of illegality of abortion and ...

Introduction

Laus or Los Angeles Union Station is currently the major rail way station in Los Angeles, California and it’s the biggest passenger terminal railroad the Western part of the United States.
Most recently, the railway station evolved into the largest main transport hub for those who live in South California. It currently, serves about sixty thousand passengers on a daily basis on their en route to Amtrak for the longer distance trains locomotives, Regional trains of Amtrak California, computer driven trains of Metro link as well as many more metro rails and light rails.
In addition, the ...

Design principles

The ARM stands for Advanced RISC Machine which is the architecture that is used to build processors. One of the ARM architectures is ARMv6. The development of this architecture was due to the need to enhance the various constraints that have been of great concern for the development of the ARM architecture. The main issue of concern of the Next generation architectures has been the need to meet the needs of the market which keep on evolving. The different parameters like speed, performance, power, and cost should be the determining factors in the design and development of architectures. ARM ...

Part A

The distribution logistics process determines how products are retrieved from the warehouse and transported to the retailer. The focal point of any distribution logistic process is the shipment of goods from the manufacturer to the consumer. It comprises of all the activities related to the provision of finished merchandise and products to the consumer. Distribution logistic process is a market-linked production system that links a company’s production logistic with the customer’s procurement logistic. The recent technological and business trends have transformed the structure and performance requirements of many distribution channels in most businesses. The higher service level of expectation ...

Inntroduction

Texas is the second largest American state in respect of population and area. Texas is one of biggest producers of gas as well as oil among American states and also has several gas and oil reserves. The state GDP is more than one trillion dollar which is larger than the GDP of several rich countries. Texas is a flourishing state but still there are some policy related issues that requires attention of policy makers. This paper intends to discuss several issues that Texas faces today and also suggests some steps in order to resolve them along with discussing several other ...

Introduction 3

Significance of South California Transportation Policy 3
History 4
Objectives of California Shuttle Bus Service 4
Ownership 5
Public transport public utility 6
Population Trends 6
Transportation Policy and Committee findings 6
Transportation Permits 7
Improve traveler service and satisfaction 8
TRANSIT-ORIENTED CORRIDORS: 8
Benefits of California bus service 9
Transportation Policies and Recommendations 11
Conclusion 12

References 12

Introduction
The California state is famous for its beautiful and unique for the freeways and increasing number of transportation routes and facilities. But California is facing a lot of the ...

Abstract

Cargo transport is generally the transportation of goods over varying regions with commercial instincts. There are different modes of transportation employed to ensure successful mobility of goods. The mode to be used varies mainly on the type and size of goods, region over which the goods are to be transported, cost and to some extent the urgency required. Logistics generally refers to all the processes involved in the transportation of physical goods from their point of production or original locality to the intended destination. Different products possess different forms of logistics. In essence, the logistics differ for different products ...

Molly Micro

Molly Micro can initiate civil proceedings against Air Transport Limited and Launchpad McQuack in both torts and contracts. Molly Micro can sue for breach of contract by Air transport Limited as Air Transport Limited did not fulfil its duty to deliver the equipment to its intended destination without damage. For the tort of negligence, she can sue both the Company and the pilot as they did not undertake a standard duty of care in handling the equipment. The company is liable for fraud as it misrepresented itself as an experienced and qualified transporter with several awards yet that was not ...

Anatomy deals with the study of forms and body structures (both internal and external) along different levels of organization such as molecules, cells, tissues, organs and organ system. These forms and body structures performs a corresponding function which is responsible for the growth and development of an organism. The study that deals “with the patterns and processes through which the body functions in its environment” is known as physiology (Starr, Evers and Starr, 2008). Physiology is essential in understanding how anatomical structures perform individual and group task related to the activities of the body. For instance, one segment of the ...

- Investigate the importance of Electric Vehicles to EU and National Energy Consumption.
Although the energy efficiency in the transport sector is increasing, mostly because of the measures taken by the automobile companies to design new cars that consume less oil and gas, and although because of this the CO2 emissions of new cars are reduced compared to the CO2 emissions of older automobiles (Enerdata iv), the energy consumption in Europe and European countries continues to be an increasing concern, considering the fact that despite the economic crisis the citizens’ transportation with personal cars has not decreases, as ...

Abstract

According to the United States Census Bureau under the Department of Commerce (2013), the United States of America has a population of 313 million (as of 2012 census) that needs to move from one place to another and requires goods and services to be moved as well for their many needs. Twenty three percent (23%) of this population is above eighteen (18) years of age and can legally drive a motor vehicle across the United States’ 3,531,905 square miles of land .
Transportation is made up of three very distinct components, transportation infrastructure, vehicles and transportation operations. Infrastructure in ...

In recent years, there has been a tremendously huge debate on whether public transportation is more sustainable than privately owned vehicles such as cars. There are those who believe that public transportation like buses, trains, and airplanes are more sustainable than cars because they operate at full capacity while cars only carry few passengers at a time. However, while taking into account sustainability and public transportation, some people argue that buses and trains do not run at full capacity. Each mode of major public transportation affects the environment in various ways, and plays a role in land use patterns encouraged by investment.
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710 Expansion

Introduction

For over forty years the planning of extension of 710 state routes has been in the planning, the main aim was to ease traffic congestion and to facilitate air quality within the metropolitan area of Los Angeles County .The department of transportation in California and metropolitan transportation authority of the county of Los Angeles came up with proposal of a tunnel concept by extending the SR-710.With over 15.2 m in diameter and 17.7 km in length, the tunnel would stand to be among the world’s largest highway tunnels .This project has been challenged by a lot of opposition ...

It is difficult to overestimate the effect that increased globalization has had on the manufacturing and food marketplaces, particularly since the end of World War II. Up until the start of the recession in 2008, economic globalization was growing at a remarkable rate, as reported by the KOF Swiss Economic Institute, an organization that measures and tracks globalization (Dreher, 2013). However, as can be seen by the flat economic globalization rate since 2008, there are limits to the growth of globalization. A number of economic commentators have put forth the possibility of deglobalization (Samuelson, 2012). Some have stated that deglobalization ...

Overview

The proposed warehouse and distribution center is intended to supply Nestle products to approximately 150 major supermarkets in and around the 20-kilometer radius of Brisbane. The products to be stored in the warehouse are composed of fast-moving consumer goods that are sold quickly at a very reasonable price. The storage facility is divided into sections according to product classification such as dry goods and perishable goods. Ambient and temperature controlled areas will have the chilled and freezer facilities to store perishables and an administration office to house the command center, customer service desk and basically all departments that will conduct ...

Commentary 1

The answer given for the first answer is correct. This is because the movement of oil via pipelines is cheaper and more efficient as compared to using trucks for the same. There have been improvements in the transportation of oil via pipelines through the implementation of 57 new safety requirements to prevent leakages and explosions. According to the Association of Oil Pipe Lines (AOPL) (2013) pipelines are the most feasible and safest way to transport the enormous quantities of oil that America requires each day to keep it going. The replacement of pipelines with trucks and trains would be ...

1. It is true that the petroleum transportation infrastructure contains numerous vulnerabilities. Some of the vulnerabilities include the risk of total disruption in instances when there is disruption in the transportation infrastructure such as pipelines, railway and road networks, safety issues due to petroleum’s high flammability, the risk of reduced efficiency and reliability in instances when there is an over dependence on one transportation infrastructure for instance the gas and petroleum supply disruption after hurricane Katrina, and the most recent of them terrorism. However, pipelines are still the preferred mode of petroleum transportation. They provide extensive connection across ...

Introduction.

The cross-country pipelines, which cover most parts of US transverse through terrains of forests, crop fields, rivers, deserts, off shores, hills, and populated areas. Any malfunction of these pipelines implies a devastating effect on the environment. This means that designing the pipelines require skills, and a consideration of social and environmental aspect along with other technological alternatives. Environmentalists view pipelines as high risk potential sources of environmental degradation from oil spillages and raptures (Flora, 2005). Economists and policy makers, on the other hand, view them as the cheapest and safest means of fossil fuel delivery. This has posed a debate on environmental ...

Aloha Airlines Flight 243 dating back to April 28, 1988 was a scheduled flight conducted by Boeing 737-297 and operated by Aloha Airlines Inc., which resulted in a drastic and abrupt loose of the extensive fuselage unit, what, in turn, stipulated passengers and the cabin crew members’ being exposed to incident flow effect and oxygen starvation (hypoxia), one of the flight attendants perished.

Probable causes of the accident are considered to comprise the following items: corrosion, poor epoxy of the fuselage units, metal fatigue (namely, rivets’ deterioration) and extensive damage of fuselage metal and skin (apparently, due to multiple takeoff-and-landing cycles ...

A carbon footprint represents the amount of greenhouse gases that are emitted to the atmosphere by both direct and indirect activities of humans. One of the major contributors to the carbon footprint is the impact of manufactured goods. Greenhouse gasses are created in the production of goods (resource extraction and manufacturing) of both the product and the packaging materials. The carbon footprint for manufactured good also includes the cost of transportation of the goods from the source to the factory to the store. In addition, the disposal of the trash generated from manufactured goods contributes to greenhouse gas emissions ( ...

Research paper

Education institution
Which of the components of the petroleum energy sector: refineries or transportation is more vulnerable? Do you think refineries is and why?
In the question, regarding the petroleum infrastructure, refineries is definitely a more vulnerable component, than the transportation pipelines, thus more valuable. When talking about the possible threats these two segments might face, we can start with a simple power or natural gas shortage, and end with a natural cataclysm or a terrorist attack, which can physically damage or even demolish the plant or a pipeline itself. But there is one big difference between the consequences of such possible ...

Introduction

The U.S. is ranked at the second leading energy consumer with regards to consumption in the year 2011 while it ranks in the seventh position in the energy consumption per-capita. According to the Energy Information Administration, it is estimated that most of the energy consumed in the U.S. in the year 2011 came from fossil fuels at 25 percent, 21percent from coal while 23 percent came from natural gas. It is also estimated that nuclear power contributed 8 percent; hydroelectric dams supplied 4 percent of the energy while renewable forms of energy supplied a total of 8 percent mainly from ...

Introduction

Labor Management Relations Acts and Railway Labor Act were enacted by the congress with a sole aim of bringing labor peace. Although there are many similarities between the two enactments, differences can also be pointed out between the two in terms of coverage, scope, time/period of enactment and intention.
One of the similarities between the two enactments is that both aim at protecting the economy from inconveniences and disruptions occasioned by labor disputes in all sectors. (Goldman 2011)The two enactments provide standard procedures and criteria towards resolving labor disputes.
During the late 19th century the railway transport ...

Engines that use diesel or gasoline might look similar to an untrained eye. However, diesel engines are much older, and they are mostly used for heavy machinery. On the other hand, gasoline is commonly used in personal vehicles and light machinery. Therefore, both fuels have their own advantages leading us to ask the pertinent question on the best source of fuel. This question arouses different feelings in consumers of diesel and gasoline. The main factors to consider in this case are intended use and price of the type of fuel. In terms of efficiency of function and pricing, diesel ...

Technological advancements help steer the future of the human race. In the past, man plows land with the help of farm animals to begin planting rice and other crops, which means farmers often used their hands for manual labor. If foods need to be moved from one place to another, either man walks to and from his destination or is aided by animals. Without the benefit of transport equipment, limited communication between regions or other nations occurred, thus, trade was limited within instead of having the opportunity to barter with other regions for more goods. In the same light, ...

The major stakeholders in California High-Speed Rail Policy include local governments, transit agencies, economic development corporation, legislative staff, universities, voters, and other organizations that have significant in the policy formulation and implementation process. California High Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) is responsible for development of the plan for the high-speed railway in California (CHSRA, 2013). Inspired by the success of high-speed train system worldwide, the Authority saw the need to embark on a similar program to plan and implement a project that could help meet the growing need for transportation infrastructure. The authority is also responsible for conducting feasibility and environmental study ...

The United States energy needs are higher than she can produce. Latin America is a region that includes the Caribbean. This region was a creation of the Latin European colonists. This term was coined by a French Geographer in the 19th century. It included about twenty three colonies such as Brazil, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Haiti among others. These nations were colonial territories of the France, Spain and Portugal. Their language is not English but Romance and the European languages dominate the region. Most of the people inhabiting the Latin American region are Roman Catholic followers.
Latin America started by the coming ...

Many consumers would not know it for its name, but radio frequency identification (RFID) is a wireless technology that has existed for more than 60 years. It is the technology that backs up access control of employees and guests in buildings as well as contactless payment systems that do not require swiping of cards through a machine. Many tollway systems in the world have been enhanced and made efficient by utilizing RFID in collecting highway toll fees (RFID Journal, 2013). Inventory tracking systems in merchandising and trucking services are also popular users of RFID-backed technology systems (NCL, 2009).

RFID in Payment Systems

One popular form ...

Research Paper: Should New Pipelines be Built to Transport Alberta Oil?

The construction of new oil pipelines to transport Alberta oil received mixed reactions since its conception. There are those who believed that the new development would be of profound benefits to the Canadian economy and that of the entire world. Transporting oil beyond United States and Russia was a dream that this country wanted to come true. On the other hand, some of the Canadians, United States citizens and environmental activists strongly opposed this move on the basis that it posed more risks to the environment than the benefits. These contrasting positions sparked heated debates among various stakeholder and parties ...

Introduction

Business location is always a decision that needs a lot of research. This is especially so for a multinational company. Some of the key areas that a multinational company should be able to critically analyze before locating its plants in a country are matters of security, the international relations between the country and other nations, regional security, the availability of natural resources, transport and the internal competition that is likely to be experienced in the host country (Donaldson, 2011). In this paper, the Eurasian country- the republic of Turkey is analyzed as a host country. The authorship of this paper focuses on the ideal location ...