Trip optimization system and method for a train
US9733625B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 20, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q10/063
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
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.
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