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Train Tracking and the Signaling System using Infrared and Radio Frequency Technology

by K. Vidyasagar, P.sekhar Babu, R.ram Prasad
International Journal of Computer Applications
Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
Volume 119 - Number 23
Year of Publication: 2015
Authors: K. Vidyasagar, P.sekhar Babu, R.ram Prasad
10.5120/21375-4007

K. Vidyasagar, P.sekhar Babu, R.ram Prasad . Train Tracking and the Signaling System using Infrared and Radio Frequency Technology. International Journal of Computer Applications. 119, 23 ( June 2015), 11-14. DOI=10.5120/21375-4007

@article{ 10.5120/21375-4007,
author = { K. Vidyasagar, P.sekhar Babu, R.ram Prasad },
title = { Train Tracking and the Signaling System using Infrared and Radio Frequency Technology },
journal = { International Journal of Computer Applications },
issue_date = { June 2015 },
volume = { 119 },
number = { 23 },
month = { June },
year = { 2015 },
issn = { 0975-8887 },
pages = { 11-14 },
numpages = {9},
url = { https://ijcaonline.org/archives/volume119/number23/21375-4007/ },
doi = { 10.5120/21375-4007 },
publisher = {Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA},
address = {New York, USA}
}
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%A K. Vidyasagar
%A P.sekhar Babu
%A R.ram Prasad
%T Train Tracking and the Signaling System using Infrared and Radio Frequency Technology
%J International Journal of Computer Applications
%@ 0975-8887
%V 119
%N 23
%P 11-14
%D 2015
%I Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
Abstract

This paper considered the secured level crossing Signaling system and Train tracking system. This paper adopted a switching logic methodology to meet the challenges of the tracking system. This work also focused to map the train on the display screen. If the train moving close to the level crossing system the signaling system causes to release the green signal that causes to close the rail gate to avoid the unauthorized entry on the rail track. The open state of the gate is influenced by the signaling system by means of a 'Red'colour signal. The train is allowed to move on the track only by considering the green signal. The rail track is organized with four stop positions. Stop 1, stop 2, stop 3 and stop 4. The locations of the train at various stop positions are sensed by using IR sensors. The detected signal is transmitted to the control room using RF transmitter operating at 433 MHZ. An Atmel micro controller is used to regulate the entire process to meet the desired state of the work. This proposed methodology had been successfully implemented on the 30 feet length of the scaled model of the rail track in the laboratory. The system results progressive response while tracking the position of the train. The results are recorded and analyzed. The proposed system may keep alert the monitoring mechanism. So, the collision of the train and unexpected human errors can be minimized.

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Index Terms

Computer Science
Information Sciences

Keywords

Tracking system IR Sensors RF Transmitter