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| 20080288192 | System and Method For Monitoring The Effectiveness Of A Brake Function In A Powered System - A system is provided for monitoring the effectiveness of a braking function in a powered system. The system includes a sensor configured to measure a parameter related to the operation of the powered system. Additionally, the system includes a processor coupled to the sensor, to receive data related to the parameter. Subsequent to activating the braking function, the processor is configured to determine the effectiveness of the braking function of the powered system, based upon whether the parameter data varies by a predetermined threshold. A method and a computer software code are also provided for monitoring the effectiveness of a braking function in a powered system. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20090125170 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING A BRAKING SCHEDULE OF A POWERED SYSTEM TRAVELING ALONG A ROUTE - An optimization system is provided for a braking schedule of a powered system traveling along a route. The braking schedule is based on at least one predetermined characteristic of the powered system and is configured to be enacted in a braking region along the route. The optimization system includes a sensor configured to measure a parameter related to the operation of the powered system. Additionally, the system includes a processor coupled to the sensor, to receive parameter data. The processor compares the measured parameter with an expected parameter, which is based on the at least one predetermined characteristic of the powered system. The processor adjusts the at least one predetermined characteristic based on the comparison, and adjusts the braking schedule based on the adjustment to the at least one predetermined characteristic. A method is also provided for optimizing a braking schedule of a powered system traveling along a route. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090132113 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING MOBILE ASSET - A system includes a location determination unit for determining a geographic location of a mobile asset having an engine that produces one or more emissions during use; a memory for storing a plurality of predetermined characteristic profiles, the characteristic profiles including information regarding geographic location and at least one of engine emission levels, noise emission levels, fuel usage levels, power output, load manifest, or speed level; a processor in communication with the memory for accessing the characteristic profile for the determined location of the mobile asset and generating a control command responsive to a selected characteristic profile; and a control unit on board the mobile asset controlling an operation of the mobile asset responsive to the control command. Associated methods are provided. | 05-21-2009 |
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| 20100262321 | System, Method and Computer Software Code for Optimizing Train Operations Considering Rail Car Parameters - A method for improving train performance, the method including determining a rail car parameter for at least one rail car to be included in a train, and creating a train trip plan based on the rail car parameter in accordance with one or more operational criteria for the train. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100299006 | Method and System for Providing Redundancy in Railroad Communication Equipment - A railway communication system ( | 11-25-2010 |
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| 20110249628 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING REDUNDANCY IN RAILROAD COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT - A railway communication system ( | 10-13-2011 |
