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29 Jun 2005

Technical Reports

Crash Energy Management Technology Transfer Symposium

Author
Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration

Subject Cellular Telephones/Other Electronic Devices, Crashworthiness - Passenger Equipment

Abstract:

Includes agenda for the symposium as well as slides of the topics.

Office
RRD

29 Jun 2005

Technical Reports

Crash Energy Management Technology Transfer Symposium

Author
Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration

Subject Cellular Telephones/Other Electronic Devices, Crashworthiness - Passenger Equipment

Abstract:

Includes agenda for the symposium as well as slides of the topics.

Office
RRD

1 Jan 2005

Technical Reports

Human Factors Phase III: Effects of Train Control Technology on Operator Performance

Author
Edward J. Lanzilotta and Thomas B. Sheridan

Keywords: automation, high-speed trains, human factors, human-in-the-loop simulation, risk estimation, safety, supervisory controls, train control, transportation

Abstract: This report describes a study evaluating the effects of train control technology on locomotive engineer performance. Several types of train control systems were evaluated: partial...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-04/18
Office
RRD

1 Jan 2005

Technical Reports

Medical Standards for Railroad Workers

Author
DOT/FRA

Abstract: This report describes an experiment evaluating the effects of supervisory control automation on attention allocation while operating a train. The study compared two levels of...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/RRS-05/01
Office
RRS

1 Jan 2005

Technical Reports

Medical Standards for Railroad Workers, Final Report 2005

Author
DOT, FRA

Abstract: This report provides information for the FRA to use in assessing the need for a medical standards program for railroad workers performing safety-sensitive functions and in...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/RRS-05/01
Office
RRS