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Understanding transit travel behavior : value added by smart cards
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
Travel behavior represents a particularly complex area of research in transportation given the interaction between transport supply characteristics and the user perceptions which guide his/her decisions. Thanks to the ...
Development of software architecture for environmental monitoring using wireless sensor networks
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
In this thesis, I describe the development of the software architecture for temperature monitoring using Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN). The goal of the software is to provide a means to remotely monitor and analyze ...
Improving the transfer experience at intermodal transit stations through innovative dispatch strategies
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
This research introduces the concept of a bus hold light system that is based on headways of arriving trains in an effort to improve rail-to-bus transfer connectivity through a simple-to-implement, low-cost dispatching ...
Pricing and competition in US Airline markets : changes in air travel demand since 2000
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
Since 2000, the US airline industry has been in turmoil. The economic downturn, September 11 and other factors all have had a negative impact on the spending behavior of consumers, and consequently airlines have posted ...
Dependable system architecture for businesses : analysis of an enterprise resource planning system
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
This thesis defines the concept of Dependable System Architecture (DSA), evaluation criteria for DSAs and applies those criteria to evaluate SAP, a leading ERP system. The evaluation criteria employ system frameworks, ...
Modelling the performance of revenue management systems in different competitive environments
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
In the wake of contemporary widespread fare simplification in many major airline markets, this thesis is concerned with the possibilities and the potential for airline revenue management in less-differentiated fare ...
Which way is up : towards accessible wayfinding in transit stations
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
Passengers' most frequent interaction with a rail transit system is at its stations, which represent the beginning, the end and sometimes the middle of transit trips. The design of these stations can greatly affect a user's ...
R&D and deployment valuation of intelligent transportation systems : a case example of the intersection collision avoidance systems
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
Compared with investments in the conventional infrastructure, those in Intelligent Transportation Technology (ITS) include various uncertainties. Because deployment of ITS requires close public-private partnership, projects ...
Analysis of the diurnal behavior of Evaporative Fraction
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
In this thesis, the diurnal behavior of Evaporative Fraction (EF) was examined. EF was shown to exhibit a typical concave-up shape, with a minimum usually reached in the middle of the day. The influence of the vegetation ...
Anticipatory behavior in lane changing models
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
Actions performed by drivers in case of lane changing behavior are usually the result of some plan the driver has in mind. This involves anticipating future scenarios and persisting in order to execute the plan. The objective ...