Rail Operators Rail Cars Equipment Packages

 

The following equipment packages are associated with the "Rail Operators Rail Cars" element.   Select the "Details" icon to see the detailed process specifications that support each equipment package, or consult the National ITS Architecture web site for more information.

 

On-board Cargo Monitoring

This Equipment package provides the Commercial Vehicle Subsystem the capability to monitor both interstate and intrastate cargo safety such that enforcement and HAZMAT response teams can be provided with timely and accurate information. This includes only the equipment on board the cargo container such as a communication device, possibly the addition of a cell-based radio, and equipment for the processing and storage of cargo material. This can also include optional sensors for temperature, pressure, load leveling, or acceleration depending upon the items monitored. It is already expected that the cargo location devices such as GPS equipment and an integration processor already exist. These items are presented as part of the On-board Trip Monitoring Equipment package.