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GPS in<strong>for</strong>mation collected with the VBOX equipment, and a few problems with the data stream<br />

[especially at the beginning of each data collection period]).<br />

1.5.4.3 Mapping utility<br />

As the Pilot Test data was received, ORNL began the development of a mapping utility that would<br />

allow users to access, in a geo-spatial manner, the in<strong>for</strong>mation collected during the runs. This tool<br />

allowed the user to select a certain portion of the data on the map, to view the data <strong>for</strong> that selected<br />

area in a graphical <strong>for</strong>m, and to export the in<strong>for</strong>mation to other <strong>for</strong>mats (e.g., Excel) <strong>for</strong> further<br />

analyses. This tool was essential <strong>for</strong> the data analysis task and provided the basis <strong>for</strong> the DCGenT.<br />

1.5.4.4 Data analyses<br />

The data analyses ef<strong>for</strong>ts <strong>for</strong> the Pilot Test were focused on the demonstration of the capability of<br />

generating usable duty cycles <strong>for</strong> input into PSAT, based on the data collected in the Pilot Test. In<br />

addition, the ORNL staff also looked <strong>for</strong> interesting long-haul characterization statistics including<br />

fuel usage vs. tire configuration, emission profiles, etc. The results of the data analyses ef<strong>for</strong>ts were<br />

presented in the Pilot Test Letter <strong>Report</strong> (Appendix A, Section 3.3.7). A number of lessons learned<br />

came from the Pilot Test ef<strong>for</strong>ts. These included the following:<br />

- A DAS should be selected on the basis of its ability to store data in an easily extractable<br />

<strong>for</strong>mat.<br />

- Accurate and reliable time stamping is of critical importance <strong>for</strong> data analyses and<br />

comparison purposes.<br />

- An indicator should be provided <strong>for</strong> those periods in which data is inadvertently not collected<br />

<strong>for</strong> various technical reasons. This indicator should explicitly tell when data is missing so<br />

that the analysis will not have to infer such in<strong>for</strong>mation. Without such an indicator, data<br />

synchronization would be a problem.<br />

- The collection of data can be done at a rate that is much less than 100 Hz. A rate of two-toten<br />

Hz is felt to be sufficient.<br />

- The data collection rate should be the same <strong>for</strong> all per<strong>for</strong>mance measures.<br />

- Data handling and processing, especially with extremely large data sets, were found to be<br />

extremely resource-intensive and there<strong>for</strong>e need to be appropriately accounted <strong>for</strong> in the<br />

project planning.<br />

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