This paper describes an Advanced Train Control System (ATCS) simulation environment created using the Network Simulator 2 (ns-2) discrete event network simulation system. The ATCS model is verified using ATCS monitoring software, laboratory results and a comparison with a mathematical model of ATCS communications. The simulation results are useful in understanding ATCS communication characteristics and identifying protocol strengths, weaknesses, vulnerabilities and mitigation techniques. By setting up a suite of ns-2 scripts, an engineer can simulate hundreds of possible scenarios in the space of a few seconds to investigate failure modes and consequences.
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Craven, P., Oman, P. (2008). Simulation Of Advanced Train Control Systems. In: Papa, M., Shenoi, S. (eds) Critical Infrastructure Protection II. ICCIP 2008. The International Federation for Information Processing, vol 290. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-88523-0_18
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