DocumentCode
861910
Title
All aboard for solid state (train control system)
Author
Murphy, E.E.
Volume
25
Issue
13
fYear
1988
Firstpage
42
Lastpage
45
Abstract
Advanced train control systems (ATCSs), which will allow dispatching, track switching, and even braking of trains by operators at remote sites, are discussed. The history and development of the concept are traced, and the architecture of ATCSs is described. Present and planned testing of various systems is discussed. The problems posed by writing software to connect the numerous ATCS systems are examined.<>
Keywords
rail traffic; traffic computer control; advanced train control systems; braking; dispatching; software; track switching; Communication system control; Communication system signaling; Computer architecture; Control systems; Fuel economy; Investments; Out of order; Rail transportation; Solid state circuits; Testing;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Spectrum, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9235
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/6.19846
Filename
19846
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