FRA R&D - Track and Structures

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	Federal Grant Title:	FRA R&D - Track and Structures
	CFDA Number:	20.313
	CFDA Description:	Railroad Research and Development
	Federal Agency Name:	DOT Federal Railroad Administration
	Category of Funding Activity:	Transportation
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	FR-RRD-11-003
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
	Posted Date:	Mar 07, 2011
	Creation Date:	Mar 07, 2011
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Apr 08, 2011 No Explanation
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Apr 08, 2011 No Explanation
	Archive Date:	May 08, 2011
	Expected Number of Awards:	1
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	Information not provided
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	546,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	Information not provided
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Only the Board of Regents, University of Nebraska-Lincoln can apply to this grant.
Grant Description: The purpose of the grant is the demonstration and deployment of an innovative technique for an effective Measurement of Track Vertical Modulus from a Moving Railcar, with the potential to contribute to railroad track safety and FRA?s safety mission, and the realization of the agency?s R&D investment. It consists of an integrated package of hardware, including a computer system, twin lasers, GPS unit and high-speed camera all mounted beneath a modified train car. As the train moves, the package records specific measurements of the vertical movement of the track, which provide a good indication of track integrity. Implementation of this technology on FRA Railcar would encourage railroads to deploy this new technology, to improve both safety and economy of operation by scheduling proactive remedial work for track vertical strength as appropriate.
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