safety code, error detecting code, communication safety
Abstract:
Safe communication and methods for its assuring. Safety codes – linear codes, cyclic codes, BCH codes, Reed-Solomon codes. Transmission channels, detection of transmission errors, probability of undetected error. Design and assessment of detection codes; requirements of the European standard EN 50159.
Objectives:
Understanding of coding theory basics and importance of error detecting codes for safety assuring. Introducing of practical difficulties, connected with normative requirements in railway interlocking systems.