Graduated train braking

A system ( 10 ) and method for automatically controlling braking of a train ( 38 ). The method includes applying a first degree of braking to the train during a first period of time, and then applying a second degree of braking to the train during a second time period following the first time period...

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Hauptverfasser:	SMITH EUGENE A, KELLNER STEVEN A, STATON BRIAN L, PELTONEN GLEN P
Format:	Patent
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	ARRANGEMENT OF BRAKING ELEMENTS ON VEHICLES IN GENERAL BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF, IN GENERAL PERFORMING OPERATIONS PORTABLE DEVICES FOR PREVENTING UNWANTED MOVEMENT OFVEHICLES TRANSPORTING VEHICLE BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS TO FACILITATE COOLING OF BRAKES VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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Zusammenfassung:	A system ( 10 ) and method for automatically controlling braking of a train ( 38 ). The method includes applying a first degree of braking to the train during a first period of time, and then applying a second degree of braking to the train during a second time period following the first time period so that the train is slowed in a manner effective to limit a peak deceleration rate experienced by the train. The system includes a sensor ( 36 ) providing a signal indicative of an operating condition of a locomotive of the train requiring braking of the train, a memory ( 22 ) storing a braking schedule, and a processor ( 18 ) comprising logic executable for accessing the braking schedule stored in the memory responsive to the signal to automatically control braking of the locomotive according to the schedule.