An application of smart sensor technology developed by Sandia National Laboratories has been proposed for real-time monitoring and tracking in the transportation industry. Its primary purpose is to reduce operating costs by improving preventative maintenance scheduling, reducing the number, severity and consequence of accidents and by reducing losses due to theft. The concept uses a strap-on sensor package, the Green Box, that can be attached to any vehicle. The Green Box is designed as a valued-added component, integrated into existing transportation industry systems and standards. The device, designed to provide advanced warning of component failures, would be capable of surviving most typical accidents. In an accident, the system would send a distress signal notifying authorities of the location and condition of the cargo; permitting them to respond in the most effective manner. In addition, the Green Box is adaptable for use as a notification/locator system to enhance the security of operators and passengers for various modes of public transportation. The modular architecture which facilitates system integration in a number of different applications is discussed. A test plan for evaluating performance in both normal and abnormal operating and accident conditions is described.
Design of a smart, survivable sensor system for rapid transit applications
1994
5 pages
Report
No indication
English
Road Transportation , Railroad Transportation , Metropolitan Rail Transportation , Laboratory & Test Facility Design & Operation , Transportation Systems , Real Time Systems , Efficiency , Emergency Plans , Maintenance , Monitoring , Security , Vehicles , Sensors , Traffic management , Public transportation , EDB/320202 , EDB/320203
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