Analyzing the Efficiency of Roller Coaster Block Systems

Analyzing the Efficiency of Roller Coaster Block Systems

    Presenter(s)

    Kyle Cullen

    Comments

    Presentation: 10:00 a.m-12:00 p.m., Kennedy Union Torch Lounge

    Description

    What keeps roller coasters safe? Why do you so rarely ever hear about roller coaster trains colliding? The answer is simple: blocking systems. A block is a section of track only one train may occupy at one time; at the end of each block is a method of stopping and holding a train reliably should the next block not be clear. Examples of this are chain lift hills, magnetic brakes paired with drive tires, or friction brakes that clamp onto a brake fin secured to the bottom of the train. For my project, I would like to design a simple logic system that utilizes proximity sensors to prevent trains from colliding with each other. Along with the sensors, I will be using other miniature versions of common roller coaster components and design a simple track layout for the trains to follow.

    Publication Date

    4-19-2023

    Project Designation

    Course Project 202310 ECE 420 01

    Primary Advisor

    Andrew Rettig, Ryan Lambdin, Ruthvik Kolli

    Primary Advisor's Department

    Electrical and Computer Engineering

    Keywords

    Stander Symposium, School of Engineering

    Institutional Learning Goals

    Practical Wisdom

    Analyzing the Efficiency of Roller Coaster Block Systems

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