Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Second Edition
Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Second Edition

Author: Douglas M. Marshall

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2015-10-26

Total Pages: 1944

ISBN-13: 113802693X

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The proliferation of technological capability, miniaturization, and demand for aerial intelligence is pushing unmanned aerial systems (UAS) into the realm of a multi-billion dollar industry. This book surveys the UAS landscape from history to future applications. It discusses commercial applications, integration into the national airspace system (NAS), System function, operational procedures, safety concerns, and a host of other relevant topics. The book is dynamic and well-illustrated with separate sections for terminology and web- based resources for further information.

AASHTO Transportation Asset Management Guide
AASHTO Transportation Asset Management Guide

Author: American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

Publisher: AASHTO

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 458

ISBN-13: 156051499X

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Aims to encourage transportation agencies to address strategic questions as they confront the task of managing the surface transportation system. Drawn form both national and international knowledge and experience, it provides guidance to State Department of Transportation (DOT) decision makers, as well as county and municipal transportation agencies, to assist them in realizing the most from financial resources now and into the future, preserving highway assets, and providing the service expected by customers. Divided into two parts, Part one focuses on leadership and goal and objective setintg, while Part two is more technically oriented. Appendices include work sheets and case studies.

Sustainable Civil Engineering Practices
Sustainable Civil Engineering Practices

Author: Varinder S. Kanwar

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-04-30

Total Pages: 239

ISBN-13: 9811536775

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This book comprises select proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainable Civil Engineering Practices (ICSCEP 2019). It covers several important aspects of sustainable civil engineering practices dealing with effective waste and material management, natural resources, industrial products, energy, food, transportation and shelter, while conserving and protecting the environmental quality and the natural resource base essential for future development. The book also discusses engineering solutions to sustainable development and green design issues. Special emphasis is given on qualitative guidelines for generation, treatment, handling, transport, disposal and recycling of wastes. The book is intended as a practice-oriented reference guide for researchers and practitioners, and will be useful for all working in sustainable civil engineering related fields.

Geotechnical Innovation for Transport Infrastructures
Geotechnical Innovation for Transport Infrastructures

Author: Sanjay Shrawan Nimbalkar

Publisher: Frontiers Media SA

Published: 2020-09-23

Total Pages: 121

ISBN-13: 2889638413

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This eBook is a collection of articles from a Frontiers Research Topic. Frontiers Research Topics are very popular trademarks of the Frontiers Journals Series: they are collections of at least ten articles, all centered on a particular subject. With their unique mix of varied contributions from Original Research to Review Articles, Frontiers Research Topics unify the most influential researchers, the latest key findings and historical advances in a hot research area! Find out more on how to host your own Frontiers Research Topic or contribute to one as an author by contacting the Frontiers Editorial Office: frontiersin.org/about/contact.

Guide to Performance-Based Road Maintenance Contracts
Guide to Performance-Based Road Maintenance Contracts

Author: Asian Development Bank

Publisher: Asian Development Bank

Published: 2018-04-01

Total Pages: 165

ISBN-13: 9292611097

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Road asset management is one of the top priorities of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Transport and Trade Facilitation Strategy 2020. The implementation of performance-based road maintenance contracts (PBCs)—an essential element of road asset management—promotes effective and efficient maintenance of road networks. Well-designed PBCs keep roads in predefined good condition at relatively low cost. This guide aims to help policy makers in CAREC member countries understand and implement PBCs. After a brief history of the development of PBCs, it discusses the various types of PBCs and their relative advantages and disadvantages. It highlights PBC implementation in selected developed, developing, and transitional countries, including CAREC member countries, to illustrate best practices.

Road Funds and Road Maintenance
Road Funds and Road Maintenance

Author: Asian Development Bank

Publisher: Asian Development Bank

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 119

ISBN-13: 9715614892

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Singling out roads as an important factor in economic development, this report presents the findings of a regional technical assistance inquiry carried out to examine the problem of road funding in Asia with the aim of proposing case-specific solutions. Particular attention is paid to the data collected during road assessments performed in the Kyrgyz Republic, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam. Also discussed are a number of possible strategies for combating road-maintenance neglect across Asia.