Safety of High Ground Transportation Systems - Human Factors Phase I: Function Analyses and Theoretical Considerations

Sheridan, T.; Lanzilotta, E.; Askey, S.

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Safety of High Ground Transportation Systems - Human Factors Phase I: Function Analyses and Theoretical Considerations

1994-10-01
By Sheridan, T. ; Lanzilotta, E. ; Askey, S.

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English

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Creators:

Sheridan, T. ; Lanzilotta, E. ; Askey, S.
Corporate Creators:

John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) ; Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Man-Vehicle Laboratory
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Publication/ Report Number:

DOT-VNTSC-FRA-94-4 ; D0T/FRA/0RD-94/24
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Edition:

Final Report August 1992 - April 1994
Corporate Publisher:

United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration
Abstract:

Although the speed of guided ground transportation continues to increase, the reaction time as well as the sensory and information processing capacities of on- and off-board operators remain constant. This report, the first of two examining critical human factors issues in future high-speed rail systems, focuses on the implications of this disparity on safety. It discusses the human factors aspects of French, German, and Japanese high-speed rail systems. It reviews salient human factors literature relevant both to human-machine functional allocation and safety in rail systems, and makes comparisons to similar aspects of operating aircraft, nuclear power stations, and other complex systems. Function analyses for high-speed train cab operation and dispatching centers are presented in the form of flow diagrams. Scenarios of abnormal conditions are suggested. Finally, the report addresses human-machine allocation and automation in controlling future high-speed trains, including the safety implications of various levels of automation.
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PDF
Funding:

RR493/R4021
Download URL:

https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/8703/dot_8703_DS1.pdf
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[PDF - 5.54 MB]
Collection(s):

Volpe Center
Main Document Checksum:

urn:sha256:c36b2a4f16d4ceabde10aa78b752f8b8c67d270d8122b0966f0ed47e71e36321

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English

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