Flashing xenon strobe lamps were installed on locomotives in regular service as a means of alerting motorists to the hazards they are approaching at a rail-highway grade crossing. Effectiveness of these lights in attracting motorists' attention was evaluated. The reactions of both motorists and locomotive crews to the use of strobe lights were also evaluated. Field observations, interviews, and experiments were used to evaluate the attention-getting value of locomotive-mounted strobe lights used in revenue service to alert motorists. Experimentation and observation of the strobe lights under railroad operating conditions verified that these lights do not interfere with perception of trackside signals or with normal motorist and crew operations.
Field Evaluation of Locomotive Conspicuity Lights
1975
68 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
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