THE USE OF MICROCOMPUTERS IN RAIL VEHICLES

It appears that, owing to its varied capabilities and high flexibility, the microcomputer approach sets new standards for electronic systems designed for use in transport applications. One problem arising here is that of programming since this calls for specialists. This drawback is eliminated by the BBC microcomputer automation system MICAS. All necessary functions are factory-stored in the individual devices in the form of a program. These functions can be readily activated and combined with each other by means of simple vehicle specific open and closed loop control systems. A number of vehicles equipped with MICAS are briefly described.

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  Siemens (Georg) Verlagsbuchhandlung

  Luetzowstrasse 105-196
  1 Berlin 30,   Germany 
• Authors:
  • Bange, G
• Publication Date: 1982

Language

• German

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 110-117
• Serial:
  • Glasers Annalen ZEV
  • Volume: 106
  • Issue Number: 2-3
  • Publisher: Siemens (Georg) Verlagsbuchhandlung
  • ISSN: 0373-322X

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automation; Computer programs; Electronic equipment; Information processing; Microcomputers; Railroad cars
• Old TRIS Terms: Electronic devices
• Subject Areas: Public Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00361827
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 30 1982 12:00AM