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1
May
1981
Technical Reports
Constant Warning Time Concept Development for Motorist Warning At Grade Crossings
Subject
Communications,
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: CWT, Magnetic Transducers, Acoustic Transducers
Abstract: This report investigates multiple methods for providing consistent warning times of the arrival of trains. Magnetic and acoustic detection methods showed the most promise.
Report Number
FRA/ORD-81/07
1
Apr
1981
Technical Reports
Lightweight Vehicle Track Shunting
Subject
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Signal/Control Systems, R&D, Grade Crossing Warning Systems
Abstract: The objective of this contract was to determine the extent of the shunting problem on lightweight rail vehicles and identify research recommendations to resolve it. This study...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-81/56
Office
RRD
1
Jan
1981
Technical Reports
Evaluation of Signal/Control System Equipment and Technology: Task 6 - Specification Development
Subject
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Central Processing Unit, Communications, Maintainability, Military Standards, Reliability
Abstract: Development of a signal/control system for high speed 255 Km/h (160 MPH) train operation must proceed in a logical sequence. One step is a comparison of alternative candidate...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-78/39.6
Office
RRD
1
Dec
1980
Technical Reports
Evaluation of Signal/Control System Equipment and Technology: Task 5 - Economic Studies
Subject
Signal and Train Control,
Evaluation
Keywords: Cost/Benefit Analysis, Life Cycle Evaluation, Reliability/Maintainability, Vandalism
Abstract: Economics form an important aspect in the comparison of new technologies with those which are subject to possible replacement. This report presents an economic analysis of...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-78/39.5
Office
RRD
1
Mar
1980
Technical Reports
Northeast Corridor Improvement Project Task 205: Cab Signal/Automatic Train Control/Train Performance Recorder General Specification
Subject
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Cab Signal, Automatic Train Control, Train Performance
Abstract: This document defines the standards and general specifications for the cab signal/automatic train control/train performance recorder system to be installed on vehicles to be...
Report Number
FRA/RNC-80/4
Office
RRD