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NTIA Report TR-94-312An Evaluation of the North American Advanced Train Control SystemJuly 1994Eldon J. Haakinson, Wayne R. Rust, Martin M. Garrity |
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Abstract: The railroad industry has proposed an advanced system for train control. This report presents an evaluation of the system development process, with particular emphasis on the data communication system that interconnects dispatch centers, locomotives, track maintenance vehicles, and wayside devices. The report describes the proposed train control system, establishes generic requirements for collision avoidance and telecommunication system development, and analyzes the system in light of the generic requirements. |
Keywords: advanced train control system; collision avoidance; data communication system; positive train separation; radio communication system; system architecture |
Disclaimer: Certain commercial equipment, components, and software are identified in this report to specify adequately the technical aspects of the reported results. In no case does such identification imply recommendation or endorsement by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, nor does it imply that the equipment or software identified is necessarily the best available for the particular application or uses. |
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