Introducing Scaled Model Development to on-Sight Automatic Train Operation

Tobias Hofmeier, Tobias Hofmeier, Martin Cichon

2024

Abstract

Rail systems are often not an economic option in terms of flexibility and cost in intermodal competition. To address this issue, there is a push towards implementing automation and digitalization components. In recent years, there has been a strong focus on on-sight automated train operation systems. As the applications move beyond protected areas such as metro systems, to complex on-sight driving scenarios, the demands on system development, verification, and validation increase. Methods from the automotive industry are well known for overcoming these challenges with virtual development and final field testing. Fundamentally different operating conditions prevent sufficient field testing, as rail infrastructure and vehicles are difficult to procure for development and testing purposes. In science and research, scaled models are being promoted for similar problems. These models allow for simulations to be verified and favorable estimates to be made. This paper demonstrates the possibility of using scaled model methods for the development of on-sight automatic train operation (ATO) functions. A demonstrator of a highly automated shunting locomotive is being built as a scaled model and equipped with sensors for environment detection and localization as well as communication interfaces. The feasibility of ATO functions in the scaled model is demonstrated using defined use cases.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Hofmeier T. and Cichon M. (2024). Introducing Scaled Model Development to on-Sight Automatic Train Operation. In Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Vehicle Technology and Intelligent Transport Systems - Volume 1: VEHITS; ISBN 978-989-758-703-0, SciTePress, pages 378-385. DOI: 10.5220/0012691500003702

in Bibtex Style

@conference{vehits24,
author={Tobias Hofmeier and Martin Cichon},
title={Introducing Scaled Model Development to on-Sight Automatic Train Operation},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Vehicle Technology and Intelligent Transport Systems - Volume 1: VEHITS},
year={2024},
pages={378-385},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0012691500003702},
isbn={978-989-758-703-0},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Vehicle Technology and Intelligent Transport Systems - Volume 1: VEHITS
TI - Introducing Scaled Model Development to on-Sight Automatic Train Operation
SN - 978-989-758-703-0
AU - Hofmeier T.
AU - Cichon M.
PY - 2024
SP - 378
EP - 385
DO - 10.5220/0012691500003702
PB - SciTePress