Locomotive monitoring system using wireless sensor networks

P. L. Croucamp, S. Rimer, C. Kruger

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Abstract

Theft of cables used for powering a locomotive not only stops the train from functioning but also paralyzes the signalling and monitoring system. This means that information on certain locomotive's cannot be passed onto other locomotives which may use the same track at different times hence increasing the possibility of accidents which can be costly. We propose to design and implement a standalone wireless sensor system that can be used to monitor a locomotive and which runs on a separate platform than that used to actually operate the locomotive.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2014 12th IEEE International Conference on Industrial Informatics, INDIN 2014
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages639-644
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781479949052
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 3 Nov 2014
Event12th IEEE International Conference on Industrial Informatics, INDIN 2014 - Porto Alegre, Brazil
Duration: 27 Jul 201430 Jul 2014

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2014 12th IEEE International Conference on Industrial Informatics, INDIN 2014

Conference

Conference12th IEEE International Conference on Industrial Informatics, INDIN 2014
Country/TerritoryBrazil
CityPorto Alegre
Period27/07/1430/07/14

Keywords

  • Arduino
  • railway signalling
  • train collision detection
  • wireless sensor network

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Computer Science
  • Control and Systems Engineering

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