Development of a Simulation Software for Subway Train Traction and Braking Process Based on Simulink and Lab VIEW

Abstract

The simulation software for subway train traction and braking process is composed of a GUI based on Lab VIEW and an underlying model based on Matlab/Simulink. An underlying model consists of a traction system model and a braking system model, which is used to achieve simulation of traction and braking process. A GUI of the software is mainly be used to input model parameters, display operation status and simulation data. This software integrates the simulation of traction and braking process which can simulate the real status of train and provides a reference for setting subway stations and route optimization. In addition, the simplification of traction model and braking model shortens the operation time of the software, so as to achieve a real-time simulation.