Weigh-in-Motion User Manual for WIM Integrated System
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Weigh-in-Motion User Manual for Weigh-in-Motion User Manual for WIM Integrated SystemWIM Integrated System
Cindy Lopez City University of New York-York CollegeResearch Alliance in Math and Science (RAMS)
Symeon HunterSouthern University and A&M CollegeDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS)
Computational Sciences and Engineering Division
August 10, 2005
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OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORYU. S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Overview
•Introduction and description of the Weigh-In-Motion (WIM) System
•Discuss project goals•Describe hardware and software involved in
project•Explain all methods of data collection •Provide results•Who will benefit•Discuss possible future plans
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OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORYU. S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Weigh-In-Motion: What It Is
Department of Defense (DOD) requirement to project massive combat power in minimum preparation time
Portable weighing system that accurately weigh vehicles
“Enabler” to DOD power projections requirement Determines axle weights and axle spacing for
vehicles Determines total vehicle/cargo weight Determines longitudinal and latitudinal center of
gravity
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OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORYU. S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Weigh-In-Motion: What It Looks Like
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OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORYU. S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Weigh-In-Motion: How it works
WIM Movie
Assembly (1:38-2:15)
Different types of military vehicles (2:27-3:02)
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OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORYU. S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Project Goals for Summer Term 2005
Create reference tool that is easy to follow and understand for all potential users
Design efficient and effective learning manual
Facilitate descriptive ‘how to’ information in a concise format
Facilitate learning through visualization technology
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OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORYU. S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Hardware for Training Tool Set
Laptop Laptop used in connection with Symbol 8146 or commercial PDA coupled to WIM host to capture screens
Symbol 8146
-Handheld pocket PC with embedded wireless and image scanning engine -Allows wireless (802.11b) connection to WIM System
WIM Host
-Directly wired to weighing pads and receives data calculated from pads -Performs its calculations and transmits weigh information to WIM client
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OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORYU. S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Software for Training Tool Set
Synchronizes PocketPC and desktop applications to setup components of WIM system initially
Allows individual screens and video from handheld PDA to be captured
ORNL written client program that controls physical WIM device
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OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORYU. S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Data Collecting of Current WIM System
Dynamic Weighing Method
•Drive vehicle over weighing pads 3 to 10 mph
•WIM system calculates for each axle and total weight
• All information is processed, collected and transmitted
Stop and Go Weighing Method
•Drive vehicle over weighing pads, stopping and collecting weight on each axle
•WIM system calculates for each axle and total weight
•All information is processed, collected and transmitted
Static Weighing Method
•Drive vehicle over weighing pads and stop until weight is idle
•All information is processed, collected and transmitted
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OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORYU. S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Results First consolidated draft of
Weigh-In-Motion, Cube Measurement and Marking User Manual for WIM Integrated System
Hardcopy version explains process step-by-step
Format accommodates expansion for: Cube measurement Marking
Video data collected to be incorporated for on-line version
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OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORYU. S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Who Will Benefit
Military personnel involved with WIM Enables weighing process to be safer and faster; less
stressful Enhances training via hardcopy and electronic video
version Accommodates distance learning
Expansion to primarily non-military activities: Department of Homeland Security
Portable weigh station Customs/ border control Virtual weigh station
Perimeter protection Embassy surveillance
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OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORYU. S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Future plans
Expand WIM System to integrate Cube Measurement and Marking solutions—Oct. ‘05
Deploy 20 limited production WIM systems to military units—Nov. ‘05
Conduct “lessons learned/assessment” phase of project—Nov. ’05 to Fall ‘06
Update WIM system and all user manuals as needed
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OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORYU. S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
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OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORYU. S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Acknowledgements
Debbie McCoy, RAMS and MICS
Department of Homeland Security
Our mentors, Robert Abercrombie and Fredrick Sheldon
Computational Sciences and Engineering Department Personnel
Oak Ridge National Laboratory