DocumentCode
764670
Title
Selection of a forward error correcting code for the data communication radio link of the Advanced Train Control System
Author
Ayers, Robert G.
Author_Institution
Arinc Res. Corp., Annapolis, MD, USA
Volume
38
Issue
4
fYear
1989
fDate
11/1/1989 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
247
Lastpage
254
Abstract
A method for selecting a forward error correcting (FEC) code for the Advanced Train Control System (ATCS) radio data link is described. The application of the ATCS and the performance issues involved in selecting a code are detailed. On the basis of the data, the ATCS Communications Component Specification Drafting Committee chose the Reed-Solomon 2 code as the FEC code for ATCS. This choice was based on best overall performance in providing throughput and good performance relative to other codes on other metrics
Keywords
data communication systems; error correction codes; mobile radio systems; railways; ATCS; Advanced Train Control System; Reed-Solomon 2 code; data communication radio link; forward error correcting code; Communication system control; Computer displays; Computerized monitoring; Control systems; Data communication; Error correction codes; Mobile communication; Radio control; Radio link; Railway safety;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Vehicular Technology, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9545
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/25.45488
Filename
45488
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