A system and method for dynamically controlling the operation of a plurality of unmanned freight trains operating over a predetermined track layout. The method includes generating a movement plan that provides for the operation of the freight trains over several alternative routes within the track layout. A wireless communication system is used to transmit speed and braking commands to the freight trains. Commands for the wayside resources are transmitted, using wireless communications, as necessary to carry out the movement plan.
申请公布号
US6135396(A)
申请公布日期
2000.10.24
申请号
US19980019165
申请日期
1998.02.06
申请人
GE-HARRIS RAILWAY ELECTRONICS, LLC
发明人
WHITFIELD, RUSSELL U.;MATHESON, WILLIAM L.;FORD, FRED A.;BASTA, WAYNE;PEEK, ERNEST L.;GUARINO, ANTHONY J.;FURTNEY, BARBARA S.;GIPSON, CHARLES F.