Network Centric Railroading Utilizing Intelligent Railroad Systems

Abstract

Network Centric Railroading: Use digital data communications, sensors, and computers on railroads to: Improve safety and security; Raise effective capacity; Improve asset utilization; Improve customer satisfaction; Measure and control costs; Reduce energy consumption and emissions; Increase economic viability and profits; Manage the unexpected.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA460948

Entities

People

  • Steven R. Ditmeyer

Organizations

  • Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Coast Guard
  • Command And Control
  • Databases
  • Detectors
  • Digital Communications
  • Digital Data
  • Emergencies
  • Energy Consumption
  • Energy Management
  • Infrastructure
  • Locomotives
  • Networks
  • Railroads
  • Security
  • Standards
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Economics
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.