System and method for optimizing a braking schedule of a powered system traveling along a route
First Claim
1. A system comprising:
- a first sensor configured to measure a parameter related to an operation of a powered system traveling along a route; and
a processor configured to be coupled to the first sensor and to receive data of the parameter;
wherein the processor also is configured to compare the parameter that is measured with an expected parameter that is based on at least one predetermined characteristic of the powered system to determine a parameter comparison;
wherein the processor also is configured to adjust the at least one predetermined characteristic by a characteristic adjustment that is based on the parameter comparison; and
wherein the processor is configured to adjust a braking schedule of the powered system based on the characteristic adjustment to the at least one predetermined characteristic.
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Abstract
An optimization system is provided for a braking schedule of a powered system traveling along a route. The braking schedule is based on at least one predetermined characteristic of the powered system and is configured to be enacted in a braking region along the route. The optimization system includes a sensor configured to measure a parameter related to the operation of the powered system. Additionally, the system includes a processor coupled to the sensor, to receive parameter data. The processor compares the measured parameter with an expected parameter, which is based on the at least one predetermined characteristic of the powered system. The processor adjusts the at least one predetermined characteristic based on the comparison, and adjusts the braking schedule based on the adjustment to the at least one predetermined characteristic. A method is also provided for optimizing a braking schedule of a powered system traveling along a route.
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22 Claims
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1. A system comprising:
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a first sensor configured to measure a parameter related to an operation of a powered system traveling along a route; and a processor configured to be coupled to the first sensor and to receive data of the parameter; wherein the processor also is configured to compare the parameter that is measured with an expected parameter that is based on at least one predetermined characteristic of the powered system to determine a parameter comparison; wherein the processor also is configured to adjust the at least one predetermined characteristic by a characteristic adjustment that is based on the parameter comparison; and wherein the processor is configured to adjust a braking schedule of the powered system based on the characteristic adjustment to the at least one predetermined characteristic. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method comprising:
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enacting a braking schedule in a braking region along a route on which a powered system travels, the braking schedule based on at least one predetermined characteristic of the powered system; measuring a parameter related to an operation of the powered system; comparing the parameter that is measured with an expected parameter, the expected parameter based on the at least one predetermined characteristic of the powered system; adjusting the at least one predetermined characteristic based on the comparing; and adjusting the braking schedule based on the adjusting to the at least one predetermined characteristic. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A locomotive comprising:
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a locomotive traction assembly comprising a chassis, a motoring and system, and a braking system attached to and supported by the chassis; a sensor attached to the locomotive traction assembly and configured to measure a measured parameter related to an operation of the at least one of the motoring system or the braking system; a processor coupled to the sensor and configured to receive data of the measured parameter; wherein the processor is configured to control at least one of the motoring system or the braking system to enact a braking schedule in a braking region along a route of the locomotive, the braking schedule based on at least one predetermined characteristic of the powered system; wherein the processor is configured to compare the measured parameter with an expected parameter that is based on or otherwise relates to the at least one predetermined characteristic of the powered system to determine a parameter comparison; wherein the processor is configured to adjust the at least one predetermined characteristic by a characteristic adjustment that is based on the parameter comparison; and wherein the processor is configured to adjust the braking schedule based on the characteristic adjustment of the at least one predetermined characteristic, the predetermined characteristic being at least one of a performance rating of the motoring system, the braking system, or a physical characteristic of the powered system.
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