摘要 |
Linear synchronous motors (LSM) propel rail vehicles with greater efficiency and less environmental impact than diesel locomotives. LSM engines may require a position signal to commutate the windings of the ISM. This disclosure describes systems and methods for accurate determination of vehicle position based on position information derived from inductive power received and acceleration of the vehicle. Another aspect of the systems/methods is to estimate vehicle position with GPS and/or RFID readings of tags external to the vehicle. These estimates may be used to identify faults in vehicle position measurement, update the determined vehicle position, and correct acceleration estimates. |