The future impact of the microprocessor on total transport system control functions

Author

Perilstein, Fred M.

fYear

1994

fDate

22-24 Mar 1994

Firstpage

25

Lastpage

30

Abstract

The explosive growth of microprocessor use in all varieties of control equipment has led to exceptional versatility for typical system supervision. More functions in less space, combined with distributed decision control logic, has resulted in increased opportunities and responsibilities for system operators. This is valid for both equipment procurement (software, firmware and hardware) and day-to-day utilization. The author discusses the applicability of these microprocessor-based control systems to rail transportation systems. An example of distributed remote control (a motor starter) is discussed as are data acquisition and security considerations

Keywords

microcomputer applications; railways; telecontrol; transport computer control; data acquisition; distributed decision control logic; distributed remote control; microprocessor; motor starter; rail transportation systems; security; system supervision; total transport system control functions; Control equipment; Control systems; Distributed control; Explosives; Hardware; Logic; Microprocessors; Microprogramming; Procurement; Rail transportation;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Railroad Conference, 1994., Proceedings of the 1994 ASME/IEEE Joint (in Conjunction with Area 1994 Annual Technical Conference)

Conference_Location

Chicago, IL

Print_ISBN

0-7803-1890-0

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/RRCON.1994.289025

Filename

289025