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13
Jan
2020
Technical Reports
Teamwork in Railroad Operations and Implications for New Technology
Subject
Human Factors
Keywords: Human factors, cognitive task analysis, locomotive engineer, conductor, dispatcher, roadway worker, displays, Positive Train Control, PTC, teamwork, human system integration, HSI, safety
Abstract: This report examines teamwork processes that contribute to railroad operation safety. It integrates findings from previously conducted Cognitive Task Analyses (CTAs) that...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-20/01
Office
RPD-34
11
Dec
2019
Technical Reports
Using an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle to Produce Accurate Grade Crossing Profile Data
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Highway-rail, grade crossing, humped crossing, photogrammetry, LiDAR
Abstract: This study illustrated the use of unmanned aerial vehicles to measure and develop accurate 3D models of grade crossings at lower cost than LiDAR-based measurements.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/49
Office
RPD-33
5
Dec
2019
Technical Reports
Positive Train Control (PTC) Monitoring and Analysis of the Integrated Network (MAIN) - Phase I
Subject
Positive Train Control
Keywords: Monitoring and Analysis of Integrated Network, MAIN, Positive Train Control, PTC, PTC monitoring, PTC troubleshooting, Interoperable PTC, shared PTC assets
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) sponsored Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) to research current railroad efforts for monitoring, troubleshooting, and...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/45
Office
RPD-33
2
Dec
2019
Technical Reports
Wheel Bearing Brake/Instrumented Wheelset (WBB/IWS) Friction Characterization Study
Subject
Track
Keywords: Wheel/rail interface, W/R, friction, angle of attack, AoA, traction curves, instrumented wheelset, IWS, rolling contact fatigue, wear, tribometer
Abstract: The wheel/rail (W/R) interface experiences variable friction conditions during in-service operation. This is due mainly to the application of top-of-rail friction modifiers (...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/46
Office
RPD-31
15
Oct
2019
Other Reports
Quiet Zone Locations by City and State
Keywords: Quiet Zones, Locations
Abstract: The purpose of this report is to provide latest information of Quiet Zone Locations by City and State as of 09/13/2019.
Office
RRS-23