Title :
Advanced train control systems design and use
Author :
Moody, Howard G.
Author_Institution :
Assoc. of American Railroads, Pueblo, CO, USA
Abstract :
The advanced train control system (ATCS) is a closed-loop, distributed control and communication system using advanced computers and digital data communication. ATCS is the application of modern command, control and communications technology to a line constrained transportation system. To date, 19 form, fit, and function specifications have been written for the ATCS. The current effort is to clarify and restructure the operating system logic, called the control flows, for the train monitor and control functions. The principal concept and design of the ATCS are presented. ATCS safety, testing, and implementation are discussed
Keywords :
closed loop systems; digital communication systems; distributed control; railways; safety; traffic computer control; advanced train control system; closed-loop; communication system; control flows; digital data communication; distributed control; line constrained transportation system; operating system logic; safety; testing; train control functions; train monitor functions; Application software; Communication system control; Communications technology; Control systems; Data communication; Distributed computing; Distributed control; Logic; Operating systems; Transportation;
Conference_Titel :
Railroad Conference, 1991., Proceedings of the 1991 IEEE/ASME Joint
Conference_Location :
St. Louis, MO
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0072-6
DOI :
10.1109/RRCON.1991.160926
