Volpe National Transportation Systems Center

Measurement, Modeling and Analysis

Photo of an acoustincs measuring devise on location at the Grand Canyon.

The Volpe Center provides technical support to national and international transportation initiatives through the review, development, and application of state-of-the-art environmental measurement, modeling and analysis techniques, related advisory circulars and guidance manuals, training materials, and other appropriate information. In addition, the Center maintains state-of-the-art laboratory facilities for measuring environmental pollutants produced by transportation systems. Other core capabilities in this area include database and algorithmic development, and computer model validation and calibration.