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15 Jun 2010

Presentations

Cognitive Distraction & Attentional Error: Bringing Science to the Rail Industry

Subject Human Factors, Commuter

Keywords: CTIL; CTILWEB; Human Error; Situational Awareness; Distraction; Attention;

Abstract: Accidents in commuter rail operations point to the need for better understanding of the contributory role of operator distraction in rail safety. This presentation discusses need...

Presenter

Elsmore, George; Jamieson, Randy; Smilek, Daniel

Audience

APTA Rail Conference

Location

Boston, MA
United States

1 Jan 2010

Presentations

The Cab Technology Integration Lab: A Locomotive Simulator for Human Factors Research

Subject High-Speed Passenger Rail, Human Factors, Accident Reduction, Automation, Commuter

Keywords: CTIL; CTILWEB; Safety; Research; Automation; Human-in-the-loop Testing; Human Factors Research; Human-computer interaction

Abstract: The paper describes a new human factors research capability for the US Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)—The Cab Technology Integration Laboratory (CTIL). The FRA sponsored...

Presenter

Jones, Michael; Plott, Christopher; Jones, Melvin; Olthoff, Thomas; Harris, Steven

Audience

Federal Railroad Administration

Location

Washington, DC
United States

13 May 1982

Other Reports

Operational Test Plan F4OPH/Banking Amcoach Cant Deficiency Test

Author

Ensco, Inc.

Subject Track/Train Interactions, Analysis, Testing

Abstract: The objectives of testing the F4OPH and the prototype banking Amcoach at high cant deficiency are: o To evaluate the maximum safe curving speeds of the F4OPH diesel locomotive and...

Office

RRS

1 Oct 1976

Technical Reports

Special Bibliography Railroad Safety Reserach

Author

Railroad Research Information Service

Subject Accident Investigations, Hazardous Materials, Human Factors, Testing

Keywords: Track Design; Car Design; Locomotive Design; Control Systems; Life Cycle

Abstract: This Special Bibliography prepared from the magnetic-tape files of the Railroad Research Information Service, contains selections which were accessioned between 1973 and 1976....

Report Number

FRA ORD&D 76-280