THE ATO SYSTEM (AUTOMATIC TRAIN OPERATION) BASED ON THE USE OF MICROPROCESSORS

SISTEMAS DE ATO BASADO EN MICRO PROCESADORES

The introduction of microprocessors has extended quite considerably the use of computers on the railways. The author describes how they are used in metro networks: remote energy control, control of train operation and automatic train operation.

• Corporate Authors:

  Asociacion de Investigacion del Transporte

  Alberto Alcocer 38
  Madrid,   Spain 
• Authors:
  • Brinkler, B
• Publication Date: 1979-9

Language

• Spanish

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 37-42
• Serial:
  • AIT-Revista
  • Issue Number: 30
  • Publisher: Asociacion de Investigacion del Transporte

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automatic train operation; Centralized traffic control; Electric substations; Information processing; Microprocessors
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00312044
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 22 1980 12:00AM