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Human factors phase III: Effects of train control technology on operator performance

Last updated on 14 August 2014 4:55

Various train control system types have been evaluated including partial automation (cruise control and programmed stop) and full automation were compared to manual train control and are described in this report. It focuses on how these systems affected human performance associated with position control, speed regulation and response to system...

Author(s): Lanzilotta Edward J.;Sheridan Thomas B.

Organisation(s): Human-Machine Systems Laboratory, Massachussetts Institute of Technology ;

2005

United States

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