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Technical Reports
PTC 220 MHz Radio Network Overview and Network Design Principles
Keywords: Railroad Safety Technology Grants
Presentations
Radio Network Overview and Network Design Principles
Keywords: Railroad Safety Technology Grants
United States
Technical Reports
Methodology for Initial Assessment of Spectrum Requirements and Required Numbers of Base Stations in a Multi-railroad, Dense Traffic Area
Keywords: Spectrum; Radio Frequency Design; 220MHz RF Network;
Abstract: This report is intended to provide a methodology for performing an initial assessment of spectrum requirements related to deployment of a 220 MHz RF network for handling of...
Technical Reports
PTC 220 MHz Radio: SD-70M Locomotive EMI Intermodulation Testing Final Report
Keywords: Railroad Safety Technology Grant
Abstract: This approach is deploying multiple antennas was developed by UP, consisting of two roof top boxes instead of the conventional antenna systems used by most other railroads. One of...
Reports to Congress
Report to Congress: Positive Train Control: Implementation Status, Issues, and Impacts
Keywords: PTC, Congress
Abstract: The Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (RSIA) established a completion date for the installation of interoperable Positive Train Control (PTC) systems by December 31, 2015. The...