Integrated Approach of Model-Based Systems Engineering and Augmented Reality for the Development of Rail Vehicles with Alternative Drives

Abstract

In order to contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions, rail vehicles are increasingly being equipped with alternative drives. Multi-system vehicles in particular are becoming very complex as a result. This results in elaborate testing as well as complex training for production, operation and maintenance. This publication is intended to contribute to the systematic and targeted development of new rail vehicles for passenger transport. Using model-based systems engineering and the modelling language SysML, harmonised requirements are documented, assigned to the new systems and targeted test cases are developed. Augmented reality experiences are then created to support the execution of the test cases during validation runs, commissioning and maintenance activities. The augmented reality experiences allow virtual information and the real environment to be linked and displayed on a mobile device. The aim of this publication is to present an end-to-end process that already takes the requirements of training into account during product development, so that it is easy to implement training using augmented reality technologies.