Patent ID: 7162327
Filing Date: 2007-01-09
Classification: E01B,G01S

Abstract:
1. A method of distribution of materials along a railroad, said method comprising: a. With respect to a section of railroad track, identifying at least one use location in proximity to the railroad track at which a quantity of materials is required to be used; b. Using at least one drop location detection module capable of communicating with a central location database and capable of determining the location of the drop location detection module in relation to the railroad track, determining and capturing the coordinates of each use location in relation to the railroad track; c. Recording each set of use location coordinates to the central location database; d. Using a location selection software component, and based upon the use location coordinates stored within the central database as well as a profile of rules relating to the optimized distribution of the materials in question: e. using materials distribution equipment equipped with a drop location detection module capable of communicating with the central location database, and capable of determining the location of the drop location detection module in relation to the railroad track: