摘要 |
A train having at least two locomotives and a method for controlling the propulsion and braking systems of the locomotives, each locomotive comprising a propulsion system and a braking system, a transceiver for communication between the locomotives; a location determining device and a storage of track topology; sensors for sensing operational conditions; and a processor; wherein the processor determines and communicates to the other locomotive as information an initial propulsion or braking value using the topology of the present and projected location of the locomotive and pre-selected criteria, determines a final propulsion or braking value or command based on the initial value and the information received from the other locomotive, and outputs the final propulsion or braking value or command. The processor also receives and communicates the sensed operational conditions as information including the sensed operational conditions to the other locomotive, and determines the initial and/or final propulsion or braking values or command based on the sensed operational conditions, pre-selected criteria, topology, and the information received from the other locomotive. |