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A Comparison of Various Fire Detection Methodologies in Transit Vehicle Engine Compartment Fire Protection Systems

Journal Article
2012-01-0983
ISSN: 1946-391X, e-ISSN: 1946-3928
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4271/2012-01-0983
Published April 16, 2012 by SAE International in United States
A Comparison of Various Fire Detection Methodologies in Transit Vehicle Engine Compartment Fire Protection Systems
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Citation: Smith, P., Chattaway, A., and Peoples, J., "A Comparison of Various Fire Detection Methodologies in Transit Vehicle Engine Compartment Fire Protection Systems," SAE Int. J. Commer. Veh. 5(1):343-353, 2012, https://doi.org/10.4271/2012-01-0983.
Language: English

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