Enhanced Automatic Train Control Braking Algorithm Research and Development
The primary objective of the project was the evaluation of the braking enforcement methodology used by the railroads that have implemented an Enhanced Automatic Train Control (E-ATC) Positive Train Control (PTC) system. The methodology developed under this project can be used by the industry to verify that the braking enforcement algorithms meet established safety and operational efficiency objectives. The methodology makes use of Monte Carlo simulation techniques to statistically evaluate the performance characteristics of the enforcement algorithm coupled with small samples of field testing that is used to validate the results achieved from the simulation modeling process.
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Transportation Technology Center, Incorporated
55500 DOT Road
Pueblo, CO United States 81001Federal Railroad Administration
Office of Railroad Policy and Development, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC United States 20590Federal Railroad Administration
Office of Research, Development, and Technology
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Authors:
- Dasher, Jeremy
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0000-0002-2172-2200
- Anaya, Rachel
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0000-0002-2925-9054
- Morrison, Kenny
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0000-0003-1382-4175
- Hawken, James
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0000-0003-2320-4439
- Publication Date: 2020-8-5
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Digital/other
- Edition: Final Report; Technical Report
- Features: Figures; References; Tables;
- Pagination: 43p
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Algorithms; Braking; Monte Carlo method; Positive train control; Railroad safety; Simulation
- Subject Areas: Railroads; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01784146
- Record Type: Publication
- Report/Paper Numbers: DOT/FRA/ORD-21/32
- Contract Numbers: DTFR5311D00008L, Task 693JJ6-18-F000079
- Files: NTL, TRIS, ATRI, USDOT
- Created Date: Oct 4 2021 5:19PM