WeighinMotion User Manual for WIM Integrated System

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Weigh-in-Motion User Manual for WIM Integrated
System
Cindy Lopez City University of New York-York
College Research Alliance in Math and Science
(RAMS) Symeon Hunter Southern University and AM
College Department 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 (138-215)
• Different types of military vehicles (227-302)

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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
-Directly wired to weighing pads and receives
data calculated from pads
-Performs its calculations and
transmits weigh information to WIM client
WIM Host
Laptop
Laptop used in connection with Symbol 8146 or
commercial PDA coupled to WIM host to capture
screens
-Handheld pocket PC with embedded wireless and
image scanning engine
-Allows wireless (802.11b) connection to
WIM System
Symbol 8146
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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 solutionsOct. 05
• Deploy 20 limited production WIM systems to
  military unitsNov. 05
• Conduct lessons learned/assessment phase of
  projectNov. 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

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Weigh-In-Motion Pad
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Weigh-In-Motion Microprocessor
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Weigh-In-Motion Wiring