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A practical approach to glare assessment for train cabs.

Daniel P Jenkins¹, Lisa M Baker¹, Carl Harvey²

¹DCA Design International, 19 Church Street, Warwick CV34 4AB, UK.

Applied Ergonomics

|December 7, 2014

Summary

This study presents a practical method for assessing glare in railway driver cabs. It outlines a structured approach to identify and mitigate glare issues, enhancing cab design and safety.

Keywords:

Cab design Control layout Rail

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Area of Science:

Railway engineering
Human factors engineering
Optical engineering

Background:

Glare assessment is crucial for railway driver cab design but lacks standardized methodologies.
Existing methods do not comprehensively address the complex lighting conditions within a driver's cab.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and describe a pragmatic approach for assessing glare impacts in a full-scale railway driver cab mock-up.
To provide indicative information on cab design's glare performance under various simulated lighting conditions.

Main Methods:

Utilized a full-size railway cab mock-up for glare assessment.
Simulated both internal (e.g., illuminated controls) and external (e.g., sun, headlights) light sources.
Employed a single, manually repositioned light source to simulate external glare on windows.
Assessed glare impacts through a structured process involving discrete positions and orientations.

Main Results:

The described method provides a practical and indicative assessment of glare performance in railway cab designs.
Identified potential glare sources and their impacts within the mock-up environment.
The process allows for structured recording of glare impacts and the recommendation of mitigation strategies.

Conclusions:

A standardized, practical approach to glare assessment in railway driver cabs is feasible and beneficial.
This methodology aids in optimizing cab design for reduced glare and improved driver safety and performance.
Further refinement of this approach can lead to enhanced railway operational safety.