Method and system for controlling a vehicle system factoring mass attributable to weather
US9233697B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 20, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01W1/00
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method includes receiving weather data of weather at least one of encountered or to be encountered by one or more vehicles in a vehicle system traveling on a trip along a route. The method also includes, based at least in part on the weather data, determining a first estimated weight of the vehicle system. The first estimated weight accounts for mass attributable to the weather. The method further includes controlling movements of the vehicle system during the trip based at least in part on the first estimated weight of the vehicle system.
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