Low Level Function
8.3.2.3 Monitor Cargo

Overview

This Function shall be capable of providing the following facilities:

(1) The ability to manage all data and processes that are concerned with the Cargo during the trip that it makes.
(2) The ability to provide data about the current state of the Cargo in response to requests received from other functionality.
(3) The ability to provide raw operational and data about the Cargo when an incident occurs.

Functional Requirements

(a) collect data (description, status, etc.) from the Cargo and store it in the store of On-board Data
(b) receive requests from the Fleet Manager and process them
(c) if and when an incident occurs, send an event to the Driver and/or the Fleet Manager and trigger associated task or transport order process
(d) give the Driver all functionality needed to access to cargo data in the store of On-board Data
(e) give any required information about the Cargo to other in-vehicle system non specific to FFM (emergency services, payment services, etc.)
(f) send the Cargo status to the Consignor/Consignee.

Diagrams

The Diagram(s) is (are) the diagram(s) where you can find the function :
  • DFD 8.3.2 Monitor Resources
  • Functional tree 8.3

    • Parent Higher Level Function

    Input logical dataflows

    Output logical dataflows

    User needs

    Number

    Description

    9.4.0.1
    The system shall be able to monitor the vehicle and cargo safety status, and the behaviour of the driver (e.g. duration of driving time, excess speed).
    9.4.0.2
    The system shall issue a warning to the driver whenever a threshold for a vehicle or cargo safety status, or driver behaviour, has been exceeded, and the relevant data shall be recorded.
    9.4.0.3
    The system shall be able to identify the vehicle's location, and make a 'May Day' call to the emergency services on the command of a vehicle occupant.
    9.5.2.13
    The system shall be able to locate, identify and monitor the status of a vehicle, equipment or cargo at any time.
    9.5.3.16
    The system shall be able to detect when the status of the cargo (e.g. changes in temperature or humidity) exceeds a given limit during the transport cycle, and trigger an alarm.
    9.5.3.17
    The system shall be able to adjust the temperature and humidity of a freight unit remotely, during the transport cycle.
    9.5.3.2
    The system shall be able to store all necessary commercial and statutory vehicle, driver, trip and freight information on-board the vehicle.
    9.5.3.24
    The system shall be able to monitor the weight of the cargo, check conformance with the documentation and report any variations.
    9.5.3.26
    The system shall be able to record supplementary information about events recorded by the tachograph, e.g. reason for waiting time.
    9.5.3.32
    The system shall be able to identify cargo, e.g. during loading and unloading, compare it for compliance with a manifest, and issue a warning in case of non-compliance.
    9.5.3.9
    The system shall be able to record data, e.g. from vehicle, equipment, cargo unit sensors, and driver input etc. for later processing.