Telemetric system for monitoring and automation of railroad networks

• Published in: Transportation planning and technology Vol. 34; no. 6; pp. 593 - 603
• Main Authors: Alves dos Santos, Jerry Lee, Carvalho de Araújo, Rômulo César, Filho, Abel Cavalcante Lima, Belo, Francisco Antônio, Gomes de Lima, José Antônio
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Taylor & Francis Group 01.08.2011; Taylor & Francis; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Automation; Buildings. Public works; Exact sciences and technology; Ground, air and sea transportation, marine construction; Measurements. Technique of testing; Modular; Monitoring; Monitors; Position (location); Railway networks; Railway tracks (foundations and track subgrades); Railway transportation and traffic; Real time; Routers; Telemetry; Traffic flow; train location; train planning; Trains; Transportation infrastructure; Transportation planning; ZigBee/IEEE 802.15.4 protocol; System architecture; Automation; Railway network; ZigBee/IEEE 802.15.4 protocol; train planning; Real time; Telemetry; train location; System description; Wireless network; Planning; Localization; Sensor array; Train; Monitoring
• ISSN: 0308-1060; 1029-0354
• DOI: 10.1080/03081060.2011.600085

This paper describes a new method of real-time train monitoring based on the ZigBee/IEEE 802.15.4 protocol. The system consists of a mobile device embedded in the moving train which transmits parameter signals that are being measured by a base unit with the help of routers. When applied, the technique monitors and controls vehicles operating on permanent routes, making a real-time evaluation of their performance and location, and allowing an effective planning of trains. It consists of a low cost, low power consumption and safe modular technology capable of monitoring many different variables simultaneously.