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Oct
2004
Technical Reports
Supporting Railroad Roadway Worker Communications with a Wireless Handheld Computer: Volume I - Usability for the Roadway Worker
Keywords: cognitive task analysis, data link communications, decision-making, intelligent railroad systems,
Abstract: Communications in current railroad operations rely heavily on voice communications. Radio congestion impairs roadway workers’ ability to communicate effectively with dispatchers...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-04/13.i
Office
RRD
1
Oct
2004
Technical Reports
Supporting Railroad Roadway Worker Communications with a Wireless Handheld Computer: Volume II - Impact on Dispatcher Performance
Keywords: cognitive task analysis, data link communications, decision-making, intelligent railroad systems,
Abstract: This report is the second in a series documenting the development and evaluation of a software application to facilitate communications for railroad roadway workers. The roadway...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-04/13.ii
Office
RRD
1
Oct
2004
Technical Reports
Impact of Data Link Technology on Railroad Dispatching Operations
Keywords: cognitive task analysis, radio communications, data link, decision-making, displays, intelligent railroad
Abstract: This study examined data link communication as an alternative channel to voice radio for railroad dispatchers. The goal was to compare how data link affected performance compared...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-04/11
Office
RRD
1
Sep
2004
Technical Reports
North Carolina DOT Traffic Separation Studies: Volume II - Findings by Community
Keywords: crossing elimination, grade crossings, traffic separation study
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration requested the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT’s) Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center) to assess the Traffic...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-04/15-II
Office
RRD
1
Sep
2004
Technical Reports
North Carolina DOT Traffic Separation Studies: Volume I - Assessment
Keywords: grade crossings, traffic separation study, highway-rail, traffic patterns
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration requested the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center to assess ten sites in depth that used the Traffic Separation Study (TSS) process....
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-04/15-I
Office
RRD