WASHINGTON METRO AUTOMATIC TRAIN CONTROL SYSTEM
Russell Sheldon
Abstract
Russell Sheldon
Abstract
Automatic Train Control (ATC) as used by Washington Metro consists of three integrated subsystems, with each performing its separate function. The three: Automatic Train Protection (ATP), Automatic Train Operation (ATO) and Automatic Train Supervision (ATS). The computer controlled fully automated train control and its components are described.
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Automatic Train Control (ATC) as used by Washington Metro consists of three integrated subsystems, with each performing its separate function. The three: Automatic Train Protection (ATP), Automatic Train Operation (ATO) and Automatic Train Supervision (ATS). The computer controlled fully automated train control and its components are described.
Key concepts: Automatic control, Automatic train control, Control (management), Fully automatic, Function (biology), Computer science, Control system, Engineering