Train Simulator for Pro-use
Railroads, which have developed as Japanfs largest transportation infrastructure, are expected to continue to develop, from the points of view of energy efficiency, safety, and schedule accuracy. However, due to the decrease in young people in Japanfs workforce, there is a gradual decrease in the supply of labor resources, and the railroads are no exception. Also, while technological advances continue to automate the operation of trains, it is becoming more difficult for operators to acquire expert skills through experience. Manpower is the most important element in any industry, and mass transit is no exception. Because of these social factors, the train industry is in great need of skilled manpower in large quantities. In order to aid in this area, we at Ongakukan have developed a driving simulator for the education of train operators. Because it uses real footage, our system realistically simulates the operation of trains, and comes either as a full replica of a driverfs seat, or as a simpler, more compact machine.
Advantage
Compact Simulator
Our simulators make many detailed physical calculations in order to provide the user with the most realistic operating environment. Also, many different situations can be created at will, strengthening the userfs ability to react quickly to emergencies.
Also, the system is compact and spends little energy. This allows clients to place the machine anywhere while cutting operating costs. We promise to deliver the most efficient and effective training environment for all clients.
Pursuing further improvement in safety and stability
Compact Simulator
Our simulators make many detailed physical calculations in order to provide the user with the most realistic operating environment. Also, many different situations can be created at will, strengthening the userfs ability to react quickly to emergencies.
Also, the system is compact and spends little energy. This allows clients to place the machine anywhere while cutting operating costs. We promise to deliver the most efficient and effective training environment for all clients.
1. Cutting-Edge Video Playback Technology
At Ongakukan, we use the latest High-Vision cameras to
film actual trains in operation. Therefore, in a simulated
training excercise, our products are able to give the user
a realistic experience. This realism breeds concentration
similar to that experienced by real driving, and thus,
training achievements are improved greatly.
Our cutting-edge video playback technology supports all
speed ranges, from fast to medium to slow and full stop.
Also, acceleration and decceleration are handled effectively
in order to accurately reflect the input given by the user.
2. Accurate Reproduction of Train Behavior
Based on a solid foundation of physics, our simulator puts into
perspective many different elements that influences a train.
This includes the slope, curve, and resistance, as well as the
train's performance. Each train type has its own specific
characteristics, including the beginning and end of braking performance and pressure/current
indicators, and these small factors are replicated to great detail.
Also, the driver's seat is presented in high-detail computer graphics,
and every piece of information that a driver needs is given in real-time,
in response to the driver's input. All of these details add up to make our
simulators almost as effective as training on a real train.
Also, by adding external factors such as weather and curve radius,
many scientific simulations can be made, including the loss in braking
power due to rain and the critical speed before derailment.
3. Real Situations Based on Real Knowledge
A train can experience many unexpected changes to its schedule.
Ranging from signals breaking down to unexpected pedestrian entry
into a crossing, all accidents and scenarios that might set back a
train can be set into the simulator. By experiencing a simulated situation
of abnormal operation, drivers are trained to do whatever is necessary
under the circumstances, which leads to decreased stress when he or she
experiences these problems in real life. Also, during normal operations,
trains change their speed depending on the number of passengers on board.
Our simulator can calculate these effects, and how they change over the
course of the day, therefore allowing drivers to experience first-hand the
effects of rush hour. Finally, computer-generated images of signals are
super-imposed onto the footage, allowing drivers to learn about how rush
hour and emergencies might change a signal.