Title :
Architecture of an ATCS network simulator
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Comput. Sci., Simpson Coll., Indianola, IA
Abstract :
This paper discusses the architecture of a new system created to simulate a networking protocol called advanced train control system (ATCS). ATCS is a popular protocol used by railways to control track switches, relay sensor readings, and help improve safety. The new simulation environment plugs into the Network Simulator-2 (NS-2) framework, allowing the user to model railroad data networks. This simulator can be used to validate networks, predict how a network will act at load limits, test security vulnerabilities, and find what will happen when nodes fail.
Keywords :
digital simulation; protocols; rail traffic; railway communication; railway safety; traffic control; advanced train control system networking protocol simulator architecture; network simulator-2 framework; railroad data network modeling; railway safety; relay sensor reading control; security vulnerability testing; track switch control; Control system synthesis; Data security; Plugs; Predictive models; Protocols; Rail transportation; Railway safety; Relays; Switches; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Electro/Information Technology, 2008. EIT 2008. IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Ames, IA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2029-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2030-8
DOI :
10.1109/EIT.2008.4554320
