| Title | Automatic Car Identification - An Evaluation |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 50551 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Troup, Kenneth F. |
| Source | 32p. 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 | United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration |
| Publication Date | 19720301 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | In response to a Federal Railroad Administration request, the Transportation Systems Center evaluated the Automatic Car Identification System (ACI) used on the nation's railroads. The ACI scanner was found to be adequate for reliable data output while the label was found to cause most problems with ACI data accuracy. System costs are discussed with several considerations which, depending on the application, can minimize system cost. A number of effective applications of ACI are cited. In addition, several reasons why system implementation has not proceeded as planned are discussed. Finally, recommended Department of Transportation actions are included. |
| Rosap ID | dot:11930 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/11930 |
| TRT Terms | Automatic car identification; Railroads; Automation; Identification systems; Optical scanners; Railroad cars |
| General Subjects | Automatic car identification |
| Classification | NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - RAIL TRANSPORTATION; NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - Rail Planning and Policy |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| Contract Number | OS212 |
| Report Number | DOT-TSC-FRA-72-3; PB-204 796 |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/50000/50500/50551/DOT-TSC-FRA-72-03.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |