A Multi Bearer Adaptable Communication Demonstrator for Train-to-Ground IP Communication to Increase Resilience

Abstract

This paper presents the setup of a demonstrator based on Multipath TCP protocol to provide a multi bearer—WiFi and WiMAX— and resilient agnostic layer to support train-to-ground IP communica- tion. The adaptable communication and resilient architecture consists of three main blocks: an Acquisition System, a Detection System and a Multipath Communication System. Several tests carried out with jam- ming devices disturbing the data transfer established between the end devices demonstrate the resilient capability and performance of the pro- posed architecture to overcome electromagnetic attacks.