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Feb
2024
Research Results
AN AUTOMATION AWARENESS ASSISTANT FOR AUTOMATED TRAIN OPERATIONS
Subject
Automation
Keywords: Decision support, human-automation interaction, human factors, rail automation, situation awareness, train control, train handling
Abstract: FRA sponsored Monterey Technologies, Inc. to design and develop an improved interface between human operators and advanced automation in rail systems. Applying user-...
Report Number
RR 24-01
Office
RDI-24
1
Nov
2017
Technical Reports
Development and Evaluation of a Moving Map Display for Rail Applications
Subject
High-Speed Passenger Rail,
Human Factors,
Automation
Keywords: CTIL; CTILWEB; Hybrid Cognitive Task Analysis; Moving Map; iPad; Heads-up Display; HUD; Situation Awareness; Safety; Human-in-the-loop Testing; Passenger Rail Service; Head-up Display
Abstract: This report describes the development and evaluation of a prototype real-time moving map display to support engineer situation awareness and safety performance for future U.S....
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-17/24
Office
RDI-24
20
Jun
2016
Technical Reports
Installation of Active Noise Control and Active Vibration Control on a GP40-2 Locomotive
Subject
Operating Practices
Keywords: active noise control, active vibration control, static operation, on-track operation
Abstract: This project evaluated the performance of active noise control (ANC) and active vibration control (AVC) technologies using a GP40-2 locomotive located at the Transportation...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-16/20
Office
RDI-22
17
Jun
2016
Technical Reports
Improved Quality Truck Castings
Subject
Operating Practices
Keywords: Bolster, side frame, truck, casting, foundry
Abstract: A review of the car repair billing database shows that many bolsters and side frames are removed from service each year due to cracking or breaking. Derailment-related costs due...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-16/18
Office
RDI-22
22
Mar
2013
Technical Reports
Cab Technology Integration Laboratory Demonstration with Moving Map Technology
Subject
Human Factors,
Operating Practices
Keywords: CTILWEB, Cab Technology Integration Laboratory (CTIL), pilot experiment, moving map display, operator performance, safety, technology
Abstract: A human performance study was conducted at the John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center) using a locomotive research simulator—the Cab Technology...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/14
Office
RRD