PISCATAWAY, N.J., USA, 17 October 2006 The IEEE has begun work on
a new rail transit standard, IEEE P1698(TM), "Guide for the Calculation of
Braking Distances for Rail Transit Vehicles". The methods and assumptions
in this guide will encompass automatic train protection and signal system operation,
as well as propulsion and brake system operation, environmental conditions, operator
interfaces, tolerances and failure modes.
IEEE P1698 will help in the design
of automatic train protection and signal systems for rail transit vehicles. It
also will help with vehicle and train control procurement and maintenance activities.
This
standard is being sponsored by the IEEE Vehicular Technology Society.
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