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1 -[REAKT] Projecting Irregular Vehicle Positions on Tracks
1 +[REAKT] Project REAKTOR
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1 -The REAKT DATA project (https://reakt.sh/) includes visualizing rail vehicle positions on the track based on a set of position data from GNNS trackers. These position data are sparse and include errors and variation, yet it can be safely assumed that the rail vehicle will not leave the track in normal operation. Hence, this topic will investigate an algorithm to process the data and project the position of the vehicles onto the track.
1 +The REAKT project (https://reakt.sh/ & https://www.schiene-m-l.de/) aims at developing new mobility concepts to reactivate rural rail lines. This project will evolve around developing an autonomous rail vehicle, the **REAKTOR**, to flexibly provide on-demand service on single track lines. A prototype will be build in 1:32 scale for 45 mm gauge, as well as a full scale version for the railway track Malente-Lütjenburg.
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5 -== Goals ==
5 +//(left) a railbike, the foundation of the upcoming autonomous draisine & (right) a stripped down [[LGB>>https://www.lgb.de/lp/20/willkommen-bei-lgb]] engine for a 45mm model track.//
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7 -* Develop and implement an algorithm for computing a best-effort projection of a vehicle position on a track
8 -* Evaluate the algorithm (and potential variants of the algorithm) with the real-world data collected on the Malente-Lütjenburg track
7 +== Overview of topics (WIP) ==
9 9  
10 -==== Consiterations for the Algorithm ====
9 +**The solutions in all topics must be scalable for both demonstrators!**
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12 -* Errors in GNNS data
13 -* Gaps in GNNS data (missing network)
14 -* Different accuracy of tracking devices (Smartphones vs. dedicated Trackers)
15 -* Showing estimates of expected movement or potential location areas
16 -* Handling inconsistencies
17 -* Unrealistic position jumps
18 -* Passing other vehicles (quickly) on single-lane track
19 -* Vehicles changing direction without stopping
11 +~1. An end-user app and management system for on-demand train service
12 +// This topic may be split up into two theses (app & management)//
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14 +* A mobile app to call a train to a desired location and communicate desired destination
15 +* Locations drawn from GNSS and appropriate abstraction for 1:32 scale for station-less entry or predefined locations
16 +* Management of multiple on-demand trains on a single track line
17 +* Schedules for cooperative passenger pick up
18 +* Provisions for passenger transfer on open track ("Begegnungsverkehr", see concept art [[here>>https://cloud.rz.uni-kiel.de/index.php/s/ZMZSoLTerJCJi7L]])
19 +* The inter train communication concept maybe based on a central or decentralized structure
20 +
21 +2. An autonomous train controller with risk analysis using STPA **[already reserved]**
22 +
23 +* Control of an autonomous passenger train model (conceptually working for both demonstrators)
24 +* Capability for passenger transfer on open track (safe docking procedure; "Begegnungsverkehr", see concept art [[here>>https://cloud.rz.uni-kiel.de/index.php/s/ZMZSoLTerJCJi7L]])
25 +* Risk analysis for the controller using STPA ([[http:~~/~~/psas.scripts.mit.edu/home/get_file.php?name=STPA_handbook.pdf>>url:http://psas.scripts.mit.edu/home/get_file.php?name=STPA_handbook.pdf]])
26 +* Safe behavior model generation using PASTA ([[https:~~/~~/marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=kieler.pasta>>https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=kieler.pasta]])
27 +* Assumes preprocessed sensor input and destination determination (see other topics)
28 +
29 +3. AI-based obstacle detection for autonomous train control using image recognition
30 +// This topic will be jointly advised with the AG Distributed Systems//
31 +
32 +* Sensor processing of a train-mounted camera to detect objects (potential obstacles)
33 +* Tasks will involve:
34 +** Sensor mounting on the demonstrator
35 +** Collection of data (images, videos)
36 +** Labeling of data to enable training (esp. for small scale model)
37 +** Training of AI
38 +** Evaluation of quality
39 +** Live testing
40 +* Step-wise evaluation of the influence of vehicle speed on the detection quality
41 +* Evaluate applicability and influence of training data due to different environments for the demonstrators (i.e. indoors vs. outdoors)
42 +* (Optional) Trajectory detection to categorize safety threads of moving obstacles
43 +* (Optional) Evaluate performance on different hardware, e.g. Rasberry Pi vs. AI hardware
44 +* (Optional) Test and evaluate on the edge deployment
45 +* For interfacing with the controller the sensor should provide an assessment how safe the area in front of the train is, such that the controller can adjust its speed.
46 +* Potential hardware (subject to changes):
47 +** [[https:~~/~~/www.raspberrypi.com/documentation/accessories/camera.html>>https://www.raspberrypi.com/documentation/accessories/camera.html]]
48 +** (((
49 +[[https:~~/~~/www.axis.com/de-de/products/axis-p1455-le>>https://www.axis.com/de-de/products/axis-p1455-le]]
50 +)))
51 +
52 +4. Classic and AI-based distance sensing for autonomous train control using different sensors
53 +// This topic will be jointly advised with the AG Distributed Systems//
54 +
55 +* Explore and evaluate different sensors and processing techniques for distance measuring in rail vehicles
56 +* Compare quality, ranges, and reliability w.r.t speed and size (demonstrator)
57 +* Sensors and approaches:
58 +*1. Ultrasonic sensor
59 +*1. Single camera with AI image recognition
60 +*1. (Multiple cameras)
61 +*1. (LiDAR)
62 +*1. (Sensorfusion)
63 +* Potential hardware (subject to changes):
64 +** [[https:~~/~~/www.elektronik-kompendium.de/sites/praxis/bauteil_ultrasonic-hcsr04p.htm>>https://www.elektronik-kompendium.de/sites/praxis/bauteil_ultrasonic-hcsr04p.htm]]
65 +** [[https:~~/~~/www.pi-shop.ch/lidar-ld06-lidar-module-with-bracket-entwicklungskit-fuer-raspberry-pi-sbc>>https://www.pi-shop.ch/lidar-ld06-lidar-module-with-bracket-entwicklungskit-fuer-raspberry-pi-sbc]]
66 +** (((
67 +[[https:~~/~~/www.blickfeld.com/de/produkte/cube-1/>>https://www.blickfeld.com/de/produkte/cube-1/]]
68 +)))
69 +
70 +5. A digital twin for an autonomous on-demand train service **[already reserved]**
71 +// Note: Tight interfacing with other topics//
72 +
73 +* A digital twin for an autonomous passenger train
74 +* Monitoring system for the state and location of the vehicle
75 +* Remote control capabilities //(interfacing with controller)//
76 +* Monitoring and economic analysis of on-demand service operation (//integration/interfacing of management system//)
77 +* Reliability analysis/statistics to ensure transparency of autonomous operation
78 +
79 +6. A standalone sensor box for monitoring rail vehicles
80 +//This prototype will be tested (only) using the full-scale demonstrator and is intended for monitoring non-autonomous vehicles (not the REAKTOR)//
81 +
82 +* Development of a sensor array to monitor rail vehicle operation
83 +* It should serve as a plugin solution inside the train's cockpit for monitoring operation and as preparation for autonomous control
84 +* Design for wireless communication of collected data
85 +* Possible sensors:
86 +** GPS
87 +** Accelerometer
88 +** Camera
89 +* Analysis of data for autonomous driving
90 +* Potential integration into digital twin infrastructure
91 +
92 +== Goals ==
93 +
94 +* TBA for each topic individually
95 +
21 21  == Scope ==
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23 -Bachelor's Thesis
98 +Bachelor's or Master's Thesis, with varying requirements to scientific scope.
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25 25  == Related Work/Literature ==
26 26  
27 27  * https://reakt.sh/
28 -* https://github.com/kieler/RailTrail/wiki/Data-processing#computation-of-vehicle-position-speed-and-heading
103 +* [[https:~~/~~/www.schiene-m-l.de/>>https://www.schiene-m-l.de/)]]
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30 30  == Involved Languages/Technologies ==
31 31  
32 -* Python
107 +* TBA for each topic individually
33 33  
34 34  == Supervised by ==
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