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1
Jul
2017
Technical Reports
Recognition of Rail Car Retroreflective Patterns for Improving Nighttime Conspicuity
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Human Factors,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Conspicuity, freight car, highway-railroad grade crossing, pattern recognition, recognition, reflectorization, retroreflective material, safety, signal detection theory, visibility, warning device
Abstract: Researchers evaluated whether train-mounted reflector pattern designs help nighttime drivers recognize and avoid hitting trains at grade crossings.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-00/07
Office
RRD
27
Apr
2017
Reference Materials
Transportation Technology Center (TTC) - Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment,
High-Speed Passenger Rail
Keywords: Transportation Technology Center, TTC, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, UAS
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) owns the Transportation Technology Center (TTC) in Pueblo, Colorado. Since its dedication as the High Speed Ground Test Center in 1971,...
1
Jan
2017
Presentations
Investigating Human-Automation Interaction and Human Error in the Locomotive Cab
Subject
High-Speed Passenger Rail,
Human Factors,
Artificial Intelligence,
Automation
Keywords: CTIL; CTILWEB; Automation; Human-Automation Interaction; Human-Computer Interaction; Human Error; Trip Optimization; Positive Train Control; Human-in-the-loop Testing
Abstract: This presentation discusses the use of the Cab Technology Interface Laboratory (CTIL) for investigating human error opportunities associated with automation in the locomotive cab...
Presenter
Sebok, Angelia
Audience
Federal Railroad Administration
Location
Washington, DC
United States
30
Aug
2016
Research Results
The Federal Railroad Administration’s LiDAR-Based Automated Grade Crossing Survey System
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology
Keywords: Grade crossing, high-profile grade crossing, humped grade crossing, LiDAR, automated, DOTX 218
Abstract: FRA equipped a track inspection vehicle with LiDAR sensors to identify grade crossings where lower-riding vehicles may become stuck due to large ground level changes.
Report Number
RR 16-36
Office
RDI-23
21
Jun
2016
Technical Reports
The Use of Air Bags for Mitigating Grade Crossing and Trespass Accidents: Literature Review and Research Plan.
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology
Keywords: Literature review, crash mitigation technology, locomotive airbag technologies, impact simulations
Abstract: Researchers reviewed state-of-the art advances in locomotive airbag technologies for potential use in reducing vehicle and pedestrian collisions.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-16/22
Office
RDI-22