Human Factors Phase III: Effects of Train Control Technology on Operator Performance

Lanzilotta, E.; Sheridan, T.; John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)

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Human Factors Phase III: Effects of Train Control Technology on Operator Performance

2005-01-01
By Lanzilotta, E. ; Sheridan, T.

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Lanzilotta, E. ; Sheridan, T.

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Corporate Creators:

John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)
Corporate Contributors:

United States. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research and Development
Subject/TRT Terms:

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Automatic Train Operation Automation High Speed Rail Human-in-the-loop Simulation Human Factors Risk Assessment Safety Supervisory Controls Train Operation
Publication/ Report Number:

DOT-VNTSC-FRA-05-01 ; DOT/FRA/ORD-04/18

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Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
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Final Report August 1993 - July 1997
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United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration
Abstract:

This report describes a study evaluating the effects of train control technology on locomotive engineer performance. Several types of train control systems were evaluated: partial automation (cruise control and programmed stop) and full automation were compared to manual train control. The study evaluated how these systems affected human performance related to position control, speed regulation and response to system failures, using a human-in-the-loop locomotive simulator. The study found a significant difference in the variance of response times to brake failures and traction motor failures for the partial automation condition compared to manual and full automation conditions. In this condition, participants biased toward monitoring events outside the locomotive instead of the instrument panel.
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R2103/RR204
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