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Verification of Automatic Train Protection Systems with RTCP-Nets

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RTCP-nets are a subclass of timed coloured Petri nets. They use transitions’ priorities and different time model than timed CP-nets. The subclass has been defined for modelling and analysis of embedded real-time systems and the ability of analysis of timing properties is one of the most important features of RTCP-nets. The paper discusses a formal, based on RTCP-nets, approach to verification of automatic train protection systems. Two examples of train protection systems are considered in the paper. A simple model of an automatic train stop system is used to introduce formal definition of RTCP-nets. A more complex model of automatic driver is used to present advanced aspects of modelling and verification with RTCP-nets. (The work is carried out within KBN Research Project, Grant No. 4 T11C 035 24.)

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Szpyrka, M., Szmuc, T. (2006). Verification of Automatic Train Protection Systems with RTCP-Nets. In: Górski, J. (eds) Computer Safety, Reliability, and Security. SAFECOMP 2006. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 4166. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/11875567_26

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