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Intermodal transportation simulation system
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Inventors: Bragdon, Clifford R.;
Assignee: Dowling College (Oakdale, NY)
Primary Examiner: Cheng; Joe H.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Galgano & Burke
An intermodal transportation simulation system comprising a ground transportation simulation node, a rail transportation simulation node, a maritime transportation simulation node and an air transportation simulation node. Each of these simulation nodes are interactive, interconnected and designed to provide a manned multi-sensory, e.g. visual, auditory, olfactory and tactile simulation. |
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION The present invention is directed to an intermodal transportation simulation system designed to provide a rich interplay of different transportation modes.
One preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a system comprising a ground transportation simulation node, a rail transportation simulation node, a maritime transportation simulation node, air transportation simulation node and a human factors transportation laboratory acting as a fifth node.
Each of these simulation nodes are designed to provide a manned multi-sensory, rather than a virtual visual reality, simulation.
In one preferred embodiment of the present invention, each of a plurality of transportation simulation nodes comprises mechanisms for simulating the visual, auditory, olfactory and tactile stimuli to provide a multi-sensory perspective to people stationed at those simulation nodes.
Each node is interactive and interconnected with a central processing unit and at least one, preferably all, of the other nodes.
In this manner, each of the nodes will receive corresponding input.
Furthermore, when a person stationed at one of the nodes provides an input at his node, for example, changing the direction of a motorized vehicle which he is controlling in simulation, this change will be discernible at each of the other nodes.
Therefore, a person piloting an aircraft or a cargo vessel will be able to experience the sights and sounds, as well as any olfactory and tactile sensations which would normally accompany the input provided at a separate simulation node.
In this manner, the various embodiments of the present invention provide a system for planning and achieving an integrated, compatible, intelligent transportation system which includes strategic deployment of plans and innovative technologies.
Through the use of simulation technology, the present invention allows planners engineers and other professionals to analyze alternative technologies and strategies to provide a solid basis for a final recommendation prior to implementation
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