NTL Record

Title Human Factors Phase IV: Risk Analysis Tool for New Train Control Technology
Record ID 33699
Personal Name
Creator
Lanzilotta, E.; Sheridan, T.
Source Safety of High Speed Ground Transportation Systems; 90p. in various pagings
Corporate Creator John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.); Massachusetts Institute of Technology; United States. Department of Transportation. Research and Special Programs Administration; United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration
Publisher United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration
Publication Date 20050100
Language English
Abstract This report covers the theoretical development of the safety state model for railroad operations. Using data from a train control technology experiment, experimental application of the model is demonstrated. A stochastic model of system behavior is developed which is used to estimate the dynamic risk probability in a human-machine system. This model is based on a discrete Markov process model. Based on observer behavior of an existing system, the model is used to determine an instantaneous risk probability function, which is dependent on the system state.
Rosap ID dot:8756
Rosap URL https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/8756
TRT Terms Automatic train control; Estimating; Human factors; Markov processes; Operations; Probability; Railroad safety; Railroad trains; Railroads; Risk analysis; Stochastic processes; Technology
General Subjects Automation; High-speed trains; Human factors; Human-in-the-loop simulation; Risk estimation; Safety; Supervisory controls; Train control; Transportation; Safety state models
Classification NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - SAFETY AND SECURITY;
NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Human Factors
Geographical
Coverage
United States
OCLC 123417236
TRIS Online
Accession No
1001005
Contract Number RR293/R2032; R2103/RR204
Report Number DOT-VNTSC-FRA-05-02; DOT/FRA/ORD-04/17
Availability Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, Technical Reference Center
Resource type Tech Report
URL https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/33000/33600/33699/33699.pdf
Alternative URL http://www.fra.dot.gov/downloads/Research/ord0417.pdf
Format PDF
Database NTL Digital Repository