Cab Technology Integration Laboratory Demonstration with Moving Map Technology

A human performance study was conducted at the John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center) using a locomotive research simulator—the Cab Technology Integration Laboratory (CTIL)—that was acquired by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). The primary objective of the study was to conduct a hands-on simulator training exercise and system demonstration. A moving map experiment was chosen for the study because FRA is interested in determining the human performance and safety implications of this technology following prior FRA research on preview information in cab displays (Einhorn, Sheridan & Multer, 2005). However, because surrogate (novice) engineers were used for the experiment instead of experienced locomotive engineers, the results have limited applicability. Lessons learned and general best practices for designing and running future CTIL experiments are discussed in this report. Possibilities for future research regarding operator use of moving map displays are also considered.

• Record URL:
  https://www.fra.dot.gov/eLib/details/L04423#p1_z50_gD_lRT_y2013
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• Record URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/9807
• Corporate Authors:

  Research and Innovative Technology Administration

  Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, 55 Broadway
  Cambridge, MA  United States  02142

  Federal Railroad Administration

  Office of Research and Development, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Melnik, Gina
  • Rosenhand, Hadar
  • Isaacs, Matthew
• Publication Date: 2013-3

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Edition: Final Report
• Features: Appendices; Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 35p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Best practices; Locomotives; Operators (Persons); Performance evaluations; Railroad engineers; Safety; Technology; Training
• Identifier Terms: Cab Technology Integration Laboratory
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Safety and Human Factors; I83: Accidents and the Human Factor;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01477076
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: DOT/FRA/ORD-13/14, DOT-VNTSC-FRA-
• Contract Numbers: RR04A4-KMD24
• Files: TRIS, RITA, ATRI, USDOT
• Created Date: Mar 28 2013 4:47PM