Edge weather abatement using hyperlocal weather and train activity inputs

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11859350
APP PUB NO 20230212827A1
SERIAL NO

18182011

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Systems, devices, media, and methods are presented for controlling remote equipment in a network. A switch heater control system includes a weather modeling function. The system periodically obtains weather data according to a predetermined time interval. Based on the closest weather data set, the weather modeling function generates a hyperlocal forecast associated with each switch heater location. The system includes an active snowfall mode and a maintenance mode that controls heating based on an estimate of local snow depth, adjusted for wind conditions and passing trains. When the hyperlocal forecast indicates heating is required, the system calculates a melt duration, starts a timer, and transmits a start signal to the switch heater.

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NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION650 WEST PEACHTREE STREET NE ATLANTA GA 30308

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Plonk, Daniel W Atlanta, US 3 0
Temple, Greg Hammond, US 3 0
Vawter, Michael E Dearborn, US 1 0

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