New Satellite-based Solutions for Train Control Systems

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New Satellite-based Solutions for Train
Control Systems
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New challenges on train control systems

• ERTMS (new MoU)
• extending specifications to meet global
  requirements by introducing
• Network independent TLC
• Satellite positioning

• New markets
• private freight/mining lines
• Low traffic-regional lines

• GNSS
• GPS, GLONASS fully operative
• GALILEO under development to provide Europe
  independence and greater robustness

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Innovation key elements of Ansaldo STS
technology plan
Short term
Medium term Long term
Timeframe
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Maximize position in core
CBTC
Train conformity check
Weigh in motion
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Tramwave
Expand product offering
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Extend business model
OM solutions
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PTC
Satellite-based localization
Satellite-based communication
Meet new needs of specific geographies
Satellite TLC
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Ansaldo STS already pioneering new technological
trends Roy Hill example
Roy Hill 1 project area

• Roy Hill 1 is a project by Hancock Prospecting to
  develop a new Iron Ore mine and build the
  necessary extraction and transportation
  infrastructure
• Giant size, low phosphorus iron ore deposit, with
  2,4B tons of resources
• Posco (3rd largest steel manufacturer) owns a 15
  stake in the project

• The Roy Hill system is based on key innovative
  technologies
• TETRA IP-based TLC network
• Satellite-based localization with SIL4 accuracy
• The satellite-based system relies on a new
  approach to achieve SIL4 accuracy with the
  current satellite localizer (LDS)
• ERTMS L2 based architecture

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Australian project with an important
customer Ansaldo STS already implementing new
TLC network solutions
New IP-based TLC solutions

• automated heavy haul railway
• enhancement of operation efficiency
• cost savings

Data Communication Systems represents a strategic
solution for this type of applications
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Russian market - ITARUS-ATC Concept
Common project between NIIAS and ASTS. Use the
best technologies available on the Russian and
Italian sides. Increase the performances and
safety of the existing lines and stations. Use
satellite technologies (GPS/GLONASS/GALILEO) to
locate the train. Use wireless technologies to
supervise the train from track-side (public GSM
is used on the trial site). Realize a modular
system. Develop a common system suitable also
for third countries.
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New market needs - ERTMS evolution
ERTMS-like solutions emerging
New markets enabled by ERTMS consolidated
premiership
GNSS IP-TLC enabling technologies
Reference UNIFE
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Roadmap for GNSS adoption
The Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) can play
a major role in the rail sector, both for fleet
management and rail safety (signalling and train
control). The EGNOS and GALILEO would
fundamentally contribute to increase reliability
and reduce cost of the ERTMS odometer
(extract from the new ERTMS MoU) SATLOC, 3InSat
and GRAIL 2 ? GNSS adoption in railway
environment
3InSat
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The 3InSat Project

• Development and validation of a satellite-based
  platform compatible with the ERTMS-ETCS
• Exploitation of new satellite TLC technologies
• Adoption of GNSS and augmentation networks for
  meeting SIL-4 requirements
• Managed by ESA
• Roadmap up to the validation and certification
  phase

Prioritary applications Local lines, low-traffic
,Regional lines, new freight lines on a
world-wide level

• Benefits
• Increased network capacity/efficiency
• Lower capex operational costs

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The Test Site Olbia-Cagliari railway line

• 3InSat features for satellite assets validation
  on the test site
• Total length approximately 50 km
• Double track to test train localization on
  parallel tracks
• Satellite localization system at SIL-4 level
• Multi-bearer TLC network
• Augmentation network validation
• Test Procedures validation
• Independent assessment by a NoBo (Italcertifer)
• Possible future evolutions of 3InSat, including
  tests on ERTMS using satellite based
  localization, are under discussion

Test Site
Pilot line
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A Joint Technology Initiative in horizon 2020
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A Joint Technology Initiative (JTI) - structure
GNSS
The next generationof ERTMS will be more
attractive to infrastructure managers and rail
operators worldwide with significantly lower life
cycle costs
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Conclusions

• new market opportunities are the drivers for
  adopting new technology
• satellite safe localization
• IP-multi bearer TLC networks
• Ansaldo STS already pionering new technology
  trends with key customers
• SIL-4 satellite localization system
• IP multi-bearer TLC network
• and with a roadmap to contribute to the
  ERTMS-ETCS evolution
• 3InSat as the technological platform for
  validating satellite assets and its evolutions
• UNISIG Satellite Postioning Working Group
• New initiatives
• FP7 (7th Framework Program)
• JTI
• improving ERTMS-ETCS competitiveness

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