Earmark - Auburn University

Agency:		Department of Transportation
Bureau:		Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Account:		Motor carrier safety program (69-8048)
Certifying Official:		Budget Officer
Contact Information:		http://WWW.DOT.GOV 202-366-4570

Auburn University

1 recipient will receive $248,000. This is a first-time earmark.

Year Enacted: 2005

Description: Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, for using genetic algorithm with computational fluid dynamic codes, validated using wind tunnel and water tunnel testing, in developing a comprehensive method for optimizing the shape of tractor-trailer rigs

Beneficiary/Recipient	Amount ($K)	Program	Type	Address
Auburn University (066470972)	$248		Public Educational Institution	107 Samford Hall Auburn, AL

Citation

Source: Appropriations Report Language - Conference

Reference: 108-792

Citation Excerpt: Appropriations Conference Report 108-792: Within the funds provided for FMCSA's high priority initative program, the conference agreement provides $250,000 to Auburn University for using a genetic algorithm with computational fluid dynamic codes, validated using wind tunnel and water tunnel testing, in developing a comprehensive method for optimizing the shape of tractor-trailer rigs

Last Modified: 16-Apr-2007