A strap-on monitoring system for rail car applications
- Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
- New Mexico Engineering Research Inst., Albuquerque (United States)
- Mew Mexico Univ., Albuquerque (United States)
A joint Sandia National Laboratories, University of New Mexico, and New Mexico Engineering Research Institute project to investigate an architecture implementing real-time monitoring and tracking technologies in the railroad industry is presented. The work examines a strap-on sensor package, designed as a value-added component, integrated into existing industry systems and standards. As applied to freight trains, the sensors` primary purpose is to minimize operating costs by decreasing losses due to theft, and by reducing the number, severity, and a consequence of hazardous materials incidents. Product requirements are based on a cost-benefit analysis of operating losses. Results of a concept validation experiment conducted on a revenue generating train are reported.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Assistant Secretary for Environment, Safety, and Health, Washington, DC (United States); New Mexico Univ., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-94AL85000
- OSTI ID:
- 415972
- Report Number(s):
- SAND-96-8222C; CONF-960869-20; ON: DE97050455
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 14. national system safety conference, Albuquerque, NM (United States), 12-17 Aug 1996; Other Information: PBD: [1996]
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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