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Agile Model-Based Systems Engineering of Passenger Train Operational Design

Josh Barrett, Nan Wang, Clara Carricajo, Jeanne-Marie Dalbavie
Proc. ASME. JRC2022, 2022 Joint Rail Conference, V001T03A003, April 20–21, 2022
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2022-78070
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2022-78070
View Paper titled, Agile Model-Based Systems Engineering of Passenger Train Operational Design
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Topics: Design, Systems engineering, Trains
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Power Over CTC, A Novel Way to Control Signal Power Supplies

David F. Thurston
Proc. ASME. JRC2022, 2022 Joint Rail Conference, V001T03A001, April 20–21, 2022
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2022-77801
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2022-77801
View Paper titled, Power Over CTC, A Novel Way to Control Signal Power Supplies
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Topics: Signals, Railroads, Transmission lines, Power systems (Machinery), Traffic, Computer software, Generators, Redundancy (Engineering), Reliability, Safety
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A Method for High Fidelity Simulations of Railway Virtual Coupling

Qing Wu, Xiaohua Ge, Colin Cole, Maksym Spiryagin
Proc. ASME. JRC2022, 2022 Joint Rail Conference, V001T03A002, April 20–21, 2022
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2022-77987
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2022-77987
View Paper titled, A Method for High Fidelity Simulations of Railway Virtual Coupling
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Topics: Railroads, Simulation, Trains, Vehicles, Computers, Control algorithms, Dynamics (Mechanics), Braking, Rails, Safety
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Maximizing RF Communications Throughput for Railroad Applications at 160 MHz

Pejman Ghasemzadeh, Michael Hempel, Hamid Sharif, Tarek Omar
Proc. ASME. JRC2022, 2022 Joint Rail Conference, V001T03A004, April 20–21, 2022
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2022-79575
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2022-79575
View Paper titled, Maximizing RF Communications Throughput for Railroad Applications at 160 MHz
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Topics: Emissions, Filters, Railroads, Rails, Regulations, Signals, Trains, Design, Emission spectroscopy, Spectroscopy
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Modeling and Performance Evaluation of an RF Transceiver System at 160 MHz for Railroad Environments

Pejman Ghasemzadeh, Michael Hempel, Hamid Sharif, Tarek Omar
Proc. ASME. JRC2022, 2022 Joint Rail Conference, V001T03A005, April 20–21, 2022
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2022-79579
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2022-79579
View Paper titled, Modeling and Performance Evaluation of an RF Transceiver System at 160 MHz for Railroad Environments
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Topics: Modeling, Performance evaluation, Railroads, Electromagnetic spectrum, Signals, Cities, Design, Emission spectroscopy, Performance characterization, Reflection
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The Next Generation of Train Control for Canadian Heavy Haul Systems

David F. Thurston
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T11A003, April 20–22, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2020-8063
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8063
View Paper titled, The Next Generation of Train Control for Canadian Heavy Haul Systems
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Topics: Trains, Railroads, Appropriate technology, Control systems, Rails, Safety, Silicon-on-sapphire
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Wireless Communication for High-Speed Passenger Rail Services: A Study on the Design and Evaluation of a Unified Architecture

Subharthi Banerjee, Michael Hempel, Pejman Ghasemzadeh, Hamid Sharif, Tarek Omar
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T11A004, April 20–22, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2020-8068
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8068
View Paper titled, Wireless Communication for High-Speed Passenger Rail Services: A Study on the Design and Evaluation of a Unified Architecture
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Topics: Design, High speed rail, Computer simulation, Trains, Architecture, Automobiles, Computer software, Delays, Errors, Railroads
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Application of Virtualization to Implement the Automatic Train Supervision System of a Communications Based Train Control System

John Chy
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T11A005, April 20–22, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2020-8085
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8085
View Paper titled, Application of Virtualization to Implement the Automatic Train Supervision System of a Communications Based Train Control System
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Topics: Communications based train control, Trains, Control rooms, Fittings, Machinery, Circuits, Control equipment, Space
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Detecting Dark Cars Using a Novel Multi-Antenna AEI Tag Reader Design for Increased Read Distance and Reliability

Pejman Ghasemzadeh, Subharthi Banerjee, Michael Hempel, Andrew Harms, Hamid Sharif
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T11A006, April 20–22, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2020-8089
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8089
View Paper titled, Detecting Dark Cars Using a Novel Multi-Antenna AEI Tag Reader Design for Increased Read Distance and Reliability
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Topics: Automobiles, Backscattering, Design, Reliability, Rails, Electromagnetic fields, Flaw detection, Locomotives, Performance evaluation, Reflection
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Evaluation of Machine Learning-Driven Automatic Modulation Classifiers Under Various Signal Models

Pejman Ghasemzadeh, Subharthi Banerjee, Michael Hempel, Hamid Sharif, Tarek Omar
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T11A007, April 20–22, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2020-8091
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8091
View Paper titled, Evaluation of Machine Learning-Driven Automatic Modulation Classifiers Under Various Signal Models
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Topics: Machine learning, Machinery, Signals, Railroads, Artificial neural networks, Noise (Sound), Support vector machines, Electromagnetic spectrum, Feature extraction, Fluctuations (Physics)
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Access Point Placement Optimization for a CBTC System Wireless Data Communication Network

Arash Aziminejad, Yan He
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T11A001, April 20–22, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2020-8003
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8003
View Paper titled, Access Point Placement Optimization for a CBTC System Wireless Data Communication Network
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Topics: Communications based train control, Optimization, Algorithms, Cities, Electromagnetic wave propagation, Engines, Rail transportation, Safety, Tunnels
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Field Testing Plan for Positive Train Control Enforcement in Passenger Terminals

Zhipeng Zhang, Xiang Liu, Keith Holt
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T11A008, April 20–22, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2020-8101
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8101
View Paper titled, Field Testing Plan for Positive Train Control Enforcement in Passenger Terminals
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Topics: Testing, Trains, Collisions (Physics), Engineers, Traffic, Accidents, Buses, Cost benefit analysis, Locomotives, Railroad passenger cars
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Origins and Current Status of the Different Communications-Based Train Control Products

Kenneth Diemunsch, Nagaratnam Rabindran
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T11A002, April 20–22, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2020-8020
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8020
View Paper titled, Origins and Current Status of the Different Communications-Based Train Control Products
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Topics: Communications based train control, Signals, Rails, China, Control systems, Engineers, Maintenance, Mechanical admittance, Railroads, Traffic
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MIMO Channel Capacity for Rail Transportation Applications: The Impact of Tunnel Curvatures

Arash Aziminejad, Yan He
Proc. ASME. JRC2019, 2019 Joint Rail Conference, V001T03A002, April 9–12, 2019
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2019-1217
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2019-1217
View Paper titled, MIMO Channel Capacity for Rail Transportation Applications: The Impact of Tunnel Curvatures
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Topics: Rail transportation, Tunnels, Subways, Reliability, Safety
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Clustering Algorithms for Direct Current Track Coded Signals

Song Qin, Nenad Mijatovic, Jeffrey Fries, James Kiss
Proc. ASME. JRC2019, 2019 Joint Rail Conference, V001T03A007, April 9–12, 2019
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2019-1300
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2019-1300
View Paper titled, Clustering Algorithms for Direct Current Track Coded Signals
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Topics: Algorithms, Signals, Circuits, Failure, Trains, Machine learning, Railroads
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The Future of Train Control in Canada and an Analysis of the CaRRL Report on Enhanced Train Control

David F. Thurston
Proc. ASME. JRC2019, 2019 Joint Rail Conference, V001T03A003, April 9–12, 2019
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2019-1225
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2019-1225
View Paper titled, The Future of Train Control in Canada and an Analysis of the CaRRL Report on Enhanced Train Control
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Topics: Trains, Traffic, Accidents, Collisions (Physics), Databases, Governments, Railroads, Rails, Risk mitigation
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Improve Safety at Highway Crossings Through Predictive Behavior and Innovative Technologies

John Hofbauer
Proc. ASME. JRC2019, 2019 Joint Rail Conference, V001T03A008, April 9–12, 2019
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2019-1317
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2019-1317
View Paper titled, Improve Safety at Highway Crossings Through Predictive Behavior and Innovative Technologies
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Topics: Highways, Safety, Trains, Accidents, Flashing, Railroads, Traffic, Buses, Engines, Failure
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Application of Software Tools to Implement a Systems Engineering Process for Specification Development in a Brownfield Train Control Project

John Chy, Kenneth Diemunsch, Bradley Banks
Proc. ASME. JRC2019, 2019 Joint Rail Conference, V001T03A004, April 9–12, 2019
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2019-1226
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2019-1226
View Paper titled, Application of Software Tools to Implement a Systems Engineering Process for Specification Development in a Brownfield Train Control Project
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Topics: Computer software, Systems engineering, Trains, Communications based train control, Accounting, Circuits, Collaboration, Doors, Public transportation, Safety
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Study on Running Safety of Railway Tank Car Based on the Experimental Identification Model

Zhang Jimin, Ren Qiao
Proc. ASME. JRC2019, 2019 Joint Rail Conference, V001T03A005, April 9–12, 2019
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2019-1239
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2019-1239
View Paper titled, Study on Running Safety of Railway Tank Car Based on the Experimental Identification Model
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Topics: Accelerometers, Containers, Free vibrations, Railroads, Railway tank cars, Safety, Sands, Vibration, Vibrational spectra, Water
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Smart Rail: Rail Integrity and Occupancy Monitoring Using Fiber Optic Technology

Frank J. Smith
Proc. ASME. JRC2019, 2019 Joint Rail Conference, V001T03A001, April 9–12, 2019
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2019-1216
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2019-1216
View Paper titled, Smart Rail: Rail Integrity and Occupancy Monitoring Using Fiber Optic Technology
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Topics: Fibers, Rails, Trains, Vehicles, Circuits, Damage, Gages, Hardware, Plates (structures), Separation (Technology)