Advances in Communications-Based Train Control Systems

Name: Advances in Communications-Based Train Control Systems
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Advances in Communications-Based Train Control Systems explores the latest developments in automated train control using high-capacity bidirectional train–ground communications. It begins with the evolution of train signalling systems, detailing the architecture and features of CBTC systems. The book addresses current challenges and highlights successful global implementations. Contributed chapters cover topics such as nondestructive testing of rails, wireless channel modelling in tunnels and viaducts, advanced communication systems to enhance availability, networked control systems for groups of trains, and cognitive control methods to optimise train performance. Richly illustrated with supporting tables and references, this book serves as a comprehensive resource for advancing CBTC research and practice.
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This book is ideal for researchers, engineers, and professionals in rail transit technology and communication-based train control systems seeking in-depth technical insight and the latest advances in the field.

This book presents the latest advances in CBTC research. The contributed chapters from leading experts in the field cover different aspects of modelling, analysis, design, testing, management, deployment, and optimization of CBTC systems.

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With rapid population explosion, improving rail transit speed and capacity is strongly desirable around the world. Communication-based train control (CBTC) is an automated train control system using high capacity bidirectional train–ground communications to ensure the safe operation of rail vehicles. This book presents the latest advances in CBTC research. The contributed chapters from leading experts in the field cover different aspects of modelling, analysis, design, testing, management, deployment, and optimisation of CBTC systems.

Advances in Communications-Based Train Control Systems begins with the background and evolution of train signalling/train control systems. It introduces the main features and architecture of CBTC systems and describes current challenges and successful implementations around the world. Subsequent contributed chapters discuss such key research areas as:

Nondestructive testing techniques that can be employed to inspect rails and fastening parts
New wireless channel modelling techniques for underground tunnels and viaducts
Advanced wireless communication systems to improve CBTC communication availability
Schemes to integrate train control and train-ground communications by modelling the control system of a group of trains in CBTC as a networked control system
Use of cognitive control to improve train control performance, considering both train–ground communication and train control

The book includes many supporting illustrations and tables along with a valuable set of references at the end of each chapter. With this book, researchers and practitioners will be well-equipped to advance the research and development in this important field.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138894501

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 September 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: CRC Press

Contributors:

Edited by F. Richard Yu

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 520g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

F. Richard Yu received the PhD degree in electrical engineering from the University of British Columbia (UBC) in 2003. From 2002 to 2004, he was with Ericsson (in Lund, Sweden), where he worked on the research and development of wireless mobile systems. From 2005 to 2006, he was with a start-up in California, USA, where he worked on research and development in the areas of advanced wireless communication technologies and new standards. He joined Carleton School of Information Technology and the Department of Systems and Computer Engineering at Carleton University in 2007, where he is currently an Associate Professor. He received the IEEE Outstanding Leadership Award in 2013, Carleton Research Achievement Award in 2012, the Ontario Early Researcher Award (formerly Premier’s Research Excellence Award) in 2011, the Excellent Contribution Award at IEEE/IFIP TrustCom 2010, the Leadership Opportunity Fund Award from Canada Foundation of Innovation in 2009, and the Best Paper Awards at IEEE Globecom 2012, IEEE/IFIP TrustCom 2009, and Int'l Conference on Networking 2005. His research interests include cross-layer design, security, green IT, and QoS provisioning in wireless networks.