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28
May
2019
Reference Materials
An Implementation Guide for Wayside Detector Systems
Subject
Rolling Stock
Keywords: Bearing temperatures, calibration, Dynamic Ratio, DR, Hot Box Detectors, HBD, Truck Hunting Detector, THD, wayside detector systems, wheel flats, Wheel Impact Load Detector, WILD, Wheel Temperature Detector, WTD
Abstract: The guide briefly reviews different wayside detector systems in North America’s rail network, including Acoustic Bearing Detectors (ABD) (Trackside Acoustic Detection System [TADS...
11
Jan
2015
Presentations
2015 TRB R&D Quad Charts
Subject
Human Factors,
Rolling Stock,
Signal and Train Control,
Track
Keywords: quad charts; Research and Development; TRB
Presenter
FRA Office of Research and Development
Location
Washington, DC
United States
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
29
May
2007
Conference & Workshop
Applying a Sociotechnical Framework for Improving Safety at Highway-Railroad Grade Crossings.
Subject
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Human Factors
Location
Baltimore, MD
United States
Conference Name
In Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 51st Annual Meeting