Research on dynamics of shunting locomotive during movement on marshalling yard by using prototype of remote control unit

The paper refers to presentation on 13th International Conference on Dynamical Systems Theory and Applications. The discussion of such wide group of scientists allowed to extend the paper and presents some new results. The processes conducted on marshalling yard generate a lot of movement with many direction and speed changes which generate different dynamic forces. In the course of shunting of train, there are large range of activities performed that enable observation of multiple dynamic phenomena under relatively advantageous conditions. Thus the main focus of the research was to test possibilities of developed remote measurement system. Also algorithm of analysis was developed and implemented as software into control unit. The paper discussed both the concept and the application of a simple method of remote supervision of shunting runs using mobile devices enabling observation and recording of chosen dynamic parameters of a rail vehicle. The paper presents result of linear accelerations of vibration in 3 axes and speed occurring in the course of the shunting locomotive’s operation and also current physical position and altitude above sea level. Such a simple measuring system allows for monitoring of basic physical parameters of shunting operations performed by the shunting engine driver.