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Technical Reports
Automated Train Operations (ATO) Safety and Sensor Development
Keywords: Automated train operations, ATO, sensor platform, SP, locomotive onboard sensor platform, locomotive-borne sensor platform, autonomous, train, sensors, train control
Abstract: The goal of the Automated Train Operations (ATO) Safety and Sensor Development Project was to define system requirements for a locomotive-borne sensor platform (SP) to support...
Technical Reports
Automated Train Operation Interface Requirements Specification Development Summary Report
Keywords: Automated Train Operation, ATO, Automated Train Operation Support Operation Support System Back Office, ATOSS BO Interface Requirement Specification, IRS, Interoperable Train Control Automated Train Operation Executive, ITC-ATO Ex, Interoperable Train Con
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration contracted Transportation Technology Center, Inc. to define Interface Requirement Specification (IRS) documents for an Interoperable Train...
Technical Reports
Office Safety Checker for Moving Block Train Control Systems
Keywords: Office Safety Checker (OSC), Quasi-moving block (QMB), Full Moving Block (FMB), Interoperable Train Control (ITC), Positive Train Control (PTC), Centralized Interlocking (CIXL)
Abstract: As part of a project sponsored by FRA, TTCI developed and analyzed a concept for the Office Safety Checker (OSC) component of the Moving Block Office (MBO), a segment of a...
Technical Reports
Operational Performance and Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability Analysis Model (OPRAM) Development
Keywords: Overlay Positive Train Control, Higher Reliability and Capacity Train Control, Enhanced Overlay PTC, Quasi-Moving Block, Full Moving Block, Reliability Availability and Maintainability, Operational Performance
Abstract: Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (MxV Rail) conducted a project for the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to complete the development of Operational Performance and...
Forms and Templates
SF-425 Form
Keywords: SF-425 Form, Grants, Reporting