A control system for operating long vehicles

Details A control system for operating long vehicles A control system for operating long vehicles

B - Operations, Transporting

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B61C 17/00 (2006.01) B61K 13/00 (2006.01) B61L 15/00 (2006.01) B61L 23/00 (2006.01) G05B 13/04 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 2466540

The present invention is directed to a system and method for optimizing the dynamics and energy usage of long vehicles such as freight trains by determining their operating conditions and calculating an optimal sequence of power and braking control actions. The sequence calculated provides for optimal vehicle dynamic behaviour with minimum energy usage in accordance with the train type, track topography and train operation rules and policies. The method and system serves as a management tool for the driver and reference signals for a train cruise control or autopilot system.

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