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Protection against exceeding the braking capability of remote controlled locomotives

  • US 20070142984A1
  • Filed: 12/21/2005
  • Published: 06/21/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/21/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for controlling a remote controlled locomotive that is part of a train to insure effective braking, the method comprising:

  • a) calculating an estimated total energy of a train;

    b) calculating a threshold representing a predetermined braking capability limit of the locomotive;

    c) determining whether the estimated total energy is at least one of approaching and exceeding the threshold; and

    d) decreasing a velocity of the train until the threshold is at least one of no longer being approached and is no longer exceeded.

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