Title :
The communications systems architecture of the North American advanced train control systems
Author :
Coll, David C. ; Sheikh, Asrar U. ; Ayers, Robert
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Syst. & Comput. Eng., Carleton Univ., Ottawa, Ont., Canada
Abstract :
The communications system that provides for the information flow in the North American advanced train control system (ATCS) is presented in the context of the overall ATCS plan. The features and functions of the nodes in the communications system and their connectivity are defined. The system is based on the OSI model. The protocols used are outlined, with particular emphasis on the radio data link. Special features of the system along with the vehicle-tracking technique are described
Keywords :
radio links; railways; standardisation; telecommunication networks; North American advanced train control systems; OSI model; communications systems architecture; connectivity; protocols; radio data link; railways; standardisation; vehicle-tracking; Command and control systems; Communication system control; Computer displays; Context; Control systems; Protocols; Rail transportation; Railway engineering; Tracking; Transponders;
Conference_Titel :
Communications, 1989. ICC '89, BOSTONICC/89. Conference record. 'World Prosperity Through Communications', IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Boston, MA
DOI :
10.1109/ICC.1989.49824
