Title :
Communication to and in trains
Author_Institution :
Frankfurt Univ. of Appl. Sci., Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Abstract :
In this paper, communication with and inside trains is analysed. Existing communication links to trains are exemplified. A semi-automated planning tool for basic calculations of the positions of base stations is shown. It is detailed, how this tool may simplify the planning process for different usage scenarios. In addition, the distribution of signals inside and between the train´s coaches is described. Both together can be used for cost calculations for operators intending to offer a certain service to train passengers. An outlook towards future use of communication inside trains is given at the end.
Keywords :
radio links; railway communication; telecommunication network planning; base station position; communication link; semiautomated planning tool; signal distribution; train communication; Antennas; GSM; Mobile communication; Planning; Rail transportation; Security; Wireless LAN; communication with trains; future communication concepts in trains; semi-automated cell-planning;
Conference_Titel :
Transparent Optical Networks (ICTON), 2015 17th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Budapest
DOI :
10.1109/ICTON.2015.7193407
