FIBER OPTIC TECHNOLOGY IN ELECTRIC RAILROADS

LICHTLEITERTECHNIK AUF ELEKTRISCHEN BAHNEN

The advantages of using optical fibers are pointed out. A fiber optic transmission system for train control was developed in Berlin (Germany) in association with the local municipal transport authorities (BVG). The system undergoes tests within an underground multiple unit.

• Corporate Authors:

  Verlag R Oldenbourg

  Rosenheimer Strasse 145
  Munich 80,   Germany 
• Authors:
  • Eberle, G
  • Meissner, K J
  • STEIN, W
  • Teichert, H
• Publication Date: 1981-4

Language

• German

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 140-145
• Serial:
  • Elektrische Bahnen
  • Volume: 79
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: Verlag R Oldenbourg

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Communication; Control systems; Electric railroads; Fiber optics; Rapid transit; Rapid transit cars
• Identifier Terms: Berlin Transport Authority
• Old TRIS Terms: Optical communication
• Subject Areas: Operations and Traffic Management; Public Transportation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00348791
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 30 1982 12:00AM