Master Thesis in Embedded Systems Engineering
Recently, my Master Thesis in Embedded Systems Engineering, entitled (in Spanish language) "Optimización del software empotrado de los equipos HMI y sDIAG del TCMS COSMOS".
Abstract:
Real-time systems (e.g., based on Real-Time Linux) face the same development challenges as traditional software: shrinking budgets and shorter timeframes. In addition, these systems can be even more difficult to successfully develop due to additional requirements for safety, reliability, minimal resource use, and, in some cases, the need to support rigorous industry, e.g., railway standards. In this sector, train control and monitoring systems (TCMS) are an innovative method of operating trains. COSMOS is a train control and monitoring system from CAF Power & Automation (technological subsidiary of the CAF group). This company is interested in providing features of real-time to two important parts of TCMS COSMOS: HMI (human-machine interface) and the sDIAG (central train diagnostic unit). As well, the project raises the possibility to optimize the operating systems of these equipments. Finally, all these potential improvements are validated in test bench before put into the series.
The following image shows a HMI.
Abstract:
Real-time systems (e.g., based on Real-Time Linux) face the same development challenges as traditional software: shrinking budgets and shorter timeframes. In addition, these systems can be even more difficult to successfully develop due to additional requirements for safety, reliability, minimal resource use, and, in some cases, the need to support rigorous industry, e.g., railway standards. In this sector, train control and monitoring systems (TCMS) are an innovative method of operating trains. COSMOS is a train control and monitoring system from CAF Power & Automation (technological subsidiary of the CAF group). This company is interested in providing features of real-time to two important parts of TCMS COSMOS: HMI (human-machine interface) and the sDIAG (central train diagnostic unit). As well, the project raises the possibility to optimize the operating systems of these equipments. Finally, all these potential improvements are validated in test bench before put into the series.
The following image shows a HMI.
Keywords: railway, TCMS, Real-Time Linux, HMI, sDIAG, PREEMPT_RT, validation.
[Read the master thesis: Download master thesis pdf]
[Read the master thesis: Download master thesis pdf]





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