Essays about: "light rail"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 22 essays containing the words light rail.

  1. 6. 1D LIDAR Speed and Motion for the Internet-of-Things : For Railroad Classification Yards

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Edward Chancellor; Kasper Oikarinen; [2021]
    Keywords : LIDAR; Trains; Internet of Things; Motion-tracking; Rail transportation; Railroad classification yards.; LIDAR; Tåg; Sakernas internet; Rörelsespårning; Tågtrafik; Rangerbangårdar.;

    Abstract : This thesis is an investigation into the feasibility of one-dimensional Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) sensors for tracking the position and motion of trains on railroad classification yards. Carefully monitoring railway traffic in these areas is important, in order to avoid accidents, optimise logistical operations and hence reduce delays. READ MORE

  3. 7. Passenger Influence on Dwell Time : A Case Study on the Light Rail Transit Line Tvärbanan in Stockholm

    University essay from KTH/Optimeringslära och systemteori

    Author : Felix Mir; Fredrik Rahm; [2020]
    Keywords : Dwell Time; Boarding; Alighting; Platform; Light Rail Transit; Public Transportation; Passenger Behavior; Train; Stockholm; Sweden; Uppehållstid; Påstigning; Avstigning; Plattform; Light Rail Transit; Kollektivtrafik; Passagerarbeteenden; Tåg; Stockholm; Sverige;

    Abstract : This thesis conducts research on the light rail transit (LRT)-line Tvärbanan in Stockholm regarding punctuality of dwell time (DT), focusing on the influence passengers have on the mean and the variance of DT. The eight major stops during rush-hours are analyzed through a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis. READ MORE

  4. 8. Investigate the track gauge widening on the Iron-ore line and suggest maintenance limits

    University essay from KTH/Spårfordon

    Author : Jesper Flodin; [2020]
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    Abstract : Iron ore export remains a major player in the Swedish economy to date, with 90% of all iron ore produced in Europe stemming from the relatively small northern country. A large amount of this ore is transported from the mines to harbours for world-wide freight on railways. READ MORE

  5. 9. Urbanize the Suburb

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Drífa Árnadóttir; [2017]
    Keywords : Suburban center; public transit; public realm; walkability; cold climate design; sustainable.; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : Iceland is an island located in the North Atlantic Ocean where the climate is cold and the weather can be unpredictable. The sun angle is low during winter, which gives minimum daylight. This darkness and strong winds affect the urban life in the capital city Reykjavík and controls how people commute and spend their free time. READ MORE

  6. 10. Wheel damage and maintenance of SCA Skog wagons

    University essay from KTH/Spårfordon

    Author : Kristina Larsson; [2016]
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    Abstract : I vagnsflottan Hector Rail kör för SCA Skog är hjulskador ett problem året om. Målet med detta arbete är att lista ut varför, och vad som kan ändras för att förbättra situationen. Som en jämförelse kör Hector Rail samma vagnstyp, sgnss, för två andra kunder (Stora Enso och SCA Logistics) och de har betydligt färre skador. READ MORE