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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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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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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Weigh-In-Motion: What It Looks Like

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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