A strap-on monitoring system for rail car applications [electronic resource].

Published:: Washington, D.C. : United States. Dept. of Energy, 1996.
Oak Ridge, Tenn. : Distributed by the Office of Scientific and Technical Information, U.S. Dept. of Energy.
Physical Description:: 14 pages : digital, PDF file
Additional Creators:: Sandia National Laboratories, United States. Department of Energy, and United States. Department of Energy. Office of Scientific and Technical Information

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A joint Sandia National Laboratories, University of New Mexico, and New Mexico Engineering Research Institute project to investigate an architecture implementing real-time monitoring and tracking technologies in the railroad industry is presented. The work examines a strap-on sensor package, designed as a value-added component, integrated into existing industry systems and standards. As applied to freight trains, the sensors` primary purpose is to minimize operating costs by decreasing losses due to theft, and by reducing the number, severity, and a consequence of hazardous materials incidents. Product requirements are based on a cost-benefit analysis of operating losses. Results of a concept validation experiment conducted on a revenue generating train are reported.

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E 1.99:sand--96-8222c
E 1.99: conf-960869--20
conf-960869--20
sand--96-8222c

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Published through SciTech Connect.
12/01/1996.
"sand--96-8222c"
" conf-960869--20"
"DE97050455"
14. national system safety conference, Albuquerque, NM (United States), 12-17 Aug 1996.
Mitchell, J.; Brogan, J.; Hogan, J.; Rey, D.; Breeding, R.; McKeen, R.G.

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AC04-94AL85000

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