| Title | Cab technology integration laboratory demonstration with moving map technology |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 47264 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Melnik, Gina; Rosenhand, Hadar; Isaacs, Matthew |
| Source | 35p. in various pagings |
| Corporate Creator | John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Corporate Contributor |
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research and Development |
| Publisher | John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Publication Date | 20130331 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | A human performance study was conducted at the John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center) using a locomotive research simulator—the Cab Technology Integration Laboratory (CTIL)—that was acquired by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). The primary objective of the study was to conduct a hands-on simulator training exercise and system demonstration. A moving map experiment was chosen for the study because FRA is interested in determining the human performance and safety implications of this technology following prior FRA research on preview information in cab displays (Einhorn, Sheridan & Multer, 2005). However, because surrogate (novice) engineers were used for the experiment instead of experienced locomotive engineers, the results have limited applicability. Lessons learned and general best practices for designing and running future CTIL experiments are discussed in this report. Possibilities for future research regarding operator use of moving map displays are also considered. |
| Rosap ID | dot:9807 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/9807 |
| TRT Terms | Railroad simulators; Training simulators; Operators (Persons); Locomotive engineers; Performance evaluations; Digital displays; Data displays; Maps; Freight trains; Railroad safety; Technology assessment |
| General Subjects | Cab Technology Integration Laboratory; Pilot experiment; Moving map display; operator performance; safety; technology |
| Classification | NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - Rail Safety; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Rail Safety; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Human Factors |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| Contract Number | RR04A4-KMD24 |
| Report Number | DOT/FRA/ORD-13/14 |
| Availability | Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, Technical Reference Center |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/47000/47200/47264/CTIL_2013.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |