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Talks and Poster Presentations (with Proceedings-Entry):

A. Schöbel, B. Korbar:
"Automated Hot Box Detection For Derailment Prevention";
Talk: Automation In Transportation 2012, Zagreb; 2012-11-14 - 2012-11-18; in: "Proceedings", (2012), 4 pages.



English abstract:
This article will give an introduction into automated hot box detection systems which are in use all over Europe to prevent derailments that are caused due to faulty boxes. As a showcase of a successful implementation the strategy of Austrian Railways (ÖBB) will be described. Besides the technical requirements the operational procedure for stopping trains will be covered.

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