Trip optimization system and method for a train

A system for operating a train having one or more locomotive consists with each locomotive consist comprising one or more locomotives, the system including a locator element to determine a location of the train, a track characterization element to provide information about a track, a sensor for meas...

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Hauptverfasser:	Houpt Paul Kenneth, Kumar Ajith Kuttannair, Shaffer Glenn Robert, Eker Sukru Alper, Movsichoff Bernardo Adrian, Chan David So Keung
Format:	Patent
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	CONTROL OR REGULATING SYSTEMS IN GENERAL CONTROLLING ENSURING THE SAFETY OF RAILWAY TRAFFIC FUNCTIONAL ELEMENTS OF SUCH SYSTEMS GUIDING RAILWAY TRAFFIC MONITORING OR TESTING ARRANGEMENTS FOR SUCH SYSTEMS ORELEMENTS PERFORMING OPERATIONS PHYSICS RAILWAYS REGULATING SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING OR REGULATING NON-ELECTRIC VARIABLES TRANSPORTING
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Zusammenfassung:	A system for operating a train having one or more locomotive consists with each locomotive consist comprising one or more locomotives, the system including a locator element to determine a location of the train, a track characterization element to provide information about a track, a sensor for measuring an operating condition of the locomotive consist, a processor operable to receive information from the locator element, the track characterizing element, and the sensor, and an algorithm embodied within the processor having access to the information to create a trip plan that optimizes performance of the locomotive consist in accordance with one or more operational criteria for the train.