System and method for optimizing parameters of multiple rail vehicles operating over multiple intersecting railroad networks
US8630757B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 31, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61L2205/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In a railway network a method for linking at least one of train parameters, fuel efficiency emission efficiency, and load with network knowledge so that adjustments for network efficiency may be made as time progresses while a train is performing a mission. The method includes dividing the train mission into multiple sections with common intersection points, and calculating train operating parameters based on other trains in a railway network to determine optimized parameters over a certain section. The method further includes comparing optimized parameters to current operating parameters, and altering current operating parameters of the train to coincide with optimized parameters for at least one of the current track section and a pending track section.
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