摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide optimization of performance of a locomotive, in accordance with operational criteria for a train, by creating a traveling plan corresponding to an operating condition.SOLUTION: A system for providing at least one of train information and track characterization information for use in train performance, includes a first element to determine a location of a train on a track segment and a time from a beginning of the traveling. A track characterization element to provide track segment information, and a sensor for measuring an operating condition of at least one of the locomotives in the train are also included. A database is provided for storing track segment information and the operating condition of at least one of the locomotives. A processor is also included to correlate information from the first element, the track characterization element, the sensor, and the database, so that the database may be used for creating a traveling plan that optimizes train performance in accordance with one or more operational criteria for the train. |