This paper explains the derivation of a modal transmission line equivalent circuit model for simulating balise crosstalk and demonstrates its application in a realistic railway scenario. Measurement and simulation results are compared to show how coupling effects can be analyzed and assessed efficiently.
Learn how electromagnetic coupling mechanisms in railway environments can be evaluated quickly and efficiently using a flexible, physics-based simulation approach.
Chapter overview
- The Challenge of Balise Crosstalk
- Transmission Line Theory Model for Crosstalk Analysis
- Modal Equivalent Circuit Model and Analytical Derivation
- Parametric SPICE Simulation of Electromagnetic Coupling
- Use Case: Crosstalk Between Two Rail Vehicles
- Comparison of Measurement and Simulation Results
- Conclusions and Evaluation of the Method
- References
This paper is only available in German.
Author
Dr.-Ing. Sebastian Südekum
Siemens Mobility GmbH, Germany
Dr.-Ing. Sebastian Südekum specializes in the analysis of electromagnetic coupling mechanisms and their model-based evaluation in railway applications. In this paper, he demonstrates how balise crosstalk can be simulated efficiently and flexibly using a modal, SPICE-compatible network model, highlighting the advantages of this approach over conventional measurements and computationally intensive 3D simulations.
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