Locomotive data management system and method based on monitored location
First Claim
1. A system for monitoring operation of a locomotive having a main internal combustion engine and an auxiliary internal combustion engine, said system comprising:
- (a) means for generating position data for the locomotive;
(b) means for generating auxiliary engine data concerning operation of the auxiliary engine relative to the position data;
(c) means for generating main engine data concerning operation of the main engine relative to the position data; and
(d) storage means for storing the main engine data relative to the position data and the auxiliary engine data relative to the position data.
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Abstract
A system and method for monitoring a locomotive system comprising at least one internal-combustion engine. Specifically, the present invention enables monitoring and compiling of locomotive systems operation data and location data to be used in a variety of useful functions, such as emissions monitoring or accident reconstruction. A geographic position determination unit generates location information. A plurality of sensors are appended to a locomotive system to monitor locomotive system features, including brake-line pressure, external temperature, engine temperature, and the like. Such sensors are coupled to a locomotive computer to enable data processing and transmission to a system user.
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1. A system for monitoring operation of a locomotive having a main internal combustion engine and an auxiliary internal combustion engine, said system comprising:
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(a) means for generating position data for the locomotive;
(b) means for generating auxiliary engine data concerning operation of the auxiliary engine relative to the position data;
(c) means for generating main engine data concerning operation of the main engine relative to the position data; and
(d) storage means for storing the main engine data relative to the position data and the auxiliary engine data relative to the position data. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method of monitoring operation of a locomotive having a main internal combustion engine and an auxiliary internal combustion engine, said method comprising the steps of:
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(a) generating position data for the locomotive;
(b) generating auxiliary engine data concerning operation of the auxiliary engine relative to the position data;
(c) generating main engine data concerning operation of the main engine relative to the position data;
(d) storing the main engine data relative to the position data and the auxiliary engine data relative to the position data; and
(e) computing said stored main engine data relative to the position data and the auxiliary engine data relative to the position data for use in a plurality of functions. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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