DocumentCode
1730839
Title
The application of microprocessor technology in classification yard control
Author
LaPolla, Anthony J.
Author_Institution
General Railway Signal, Dallas, Texas
Volume
36
fYear
1986
Firstpage
424
Lastpage
429
Abstract
Classification yard automation began with relays and relay logic, moved to analog circuitry, then to digital computers, and finally to microprocessors. With this technology, railroads are able to distribute the functions and allow each microprocessor to perform individual functions in the yard.
Keywords
Analog computers; Application software; Automatic control; Automation; Circuits; Control systems; Digital relays; Microprocessors; Switches; Velocity control;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Vehicular Technology Conference, 1986. 36th IEEE
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/VTC.1986.1623469
Filename
1623469
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