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13
Sep
2022
Research Results
Function Allocation and New Roles for Humans in Rail Automation
Subject
Human Factors
Keywords: Work domain analysis, human-automation function allocation, rail, human factors, cognitive task analysis, Cab Technology Integration Laboratory, CTIL
Report Number
RR 22-18
Office
RDI-24
13
Sep
2022
Research Results
Human Error Analyses Associated with Locomotive Cab Automation
Subject
Human Factors
Keywords: Automation, Positive Train Control, PTC, Trip Optimizer, TO, Cab Technology Integration Laboratory, CTIL, human error, human factors
Report Number
RR 22-19
Office
RDI-24
9
Sep
2022
Research Results
Performance of Prototype No. 20 Frogs in Revenue Service
Subject
Track
Keywords: Special trackwork, turnout frogs, frog point, frog wing, HAL
Report Number
RR 22-17
Office
RDI-21
7
Sep
2022
Research Results
On-Board Broken Rail Detection (OBRD) Research and Development
Subject
Train Control
Keywords: Alternative Broken Rail and Rollout Detection, ABRRD, full-moving block, FMB, Head-of-Train-Alternative Broken Rail Detection, HOT-ABRD, Onboard Broken Rail Detection, OBRD, Positive Train Control, PTC, train control
Report Number
RR 22-16
Office
RDI-23
29
Aug
2022
Research Results
Automated Track Centerline Following for Drone Flight Automation
Subject
Track
Keywords: Unmanned aircraft system, uncrewed aircraft system, beyond visual line of sight, autonomous flight, track inspection, machine learning, flight control, GPS-denied navigation, safety
Report Number
RR 22-15
Office
RDI-21
12
Aug
2022
Research Results
Track Performance in Tunnels and Transitions with Under Tie Pads and Under Ballast Mats
Subject
Track
Keywords: Under tie pads, under ballast mats, transition areas, tracks, ties
Report Number
RR 22-13
Office
RDI-21
12
Aug
2022
Research Results
Air-Borne Tie Sonar for Loaded Tie Deflection Measurements
Subject
Track
Keywords: Non-destructive evaluation, ultrasonic inspection, railroad tie deflection, non-contact inspection, ultrasonic ranging, center-binding, track
Report Number
RR 22-14
Office
RDI-21
12
Jul
2022
Research Results
Positive Train Control Passenger Braking Algorithm Enhancement – Phase II
Subject
Positive Train Control
Keywords: Positive Train Control, PTC, braking, braking algorithm enhancements, field testing, EMU, DMU, enforcement algorithm
Report Number
RR 22-12
Office
RDI-23
7
Jul
2022
Research Results
Full-Scale Shell Impact Test of a DOT-113C120W9 Tank Car Filled with Liquid Nitrogen
Subject
Hazardous Materials
Keywords: DOT-113, tank cars, impact testing, puncture resistance, hazardous materials, HAZMAT, finite element analysis, model validation, rolling stock
Report Number
RR 22-10
Office
RDI-22
7
Jul
2022
Research Results
Quasi-Static and Dynamic Research Testing of Crashworthy Tables
Subject
Crashworthiness - Passenger Equipment
Keywords: Crashworthiness, dynamic sled testing, anthropomorphic test device, ATD, rail passenger safety, secondary impacts, crashworthy tables
Report Number
RR 22-11
Office
RDI-22