Project Abstract

Like many software-powered systems, train control systems are hard to conceptualise due to their complexity and layers of abstraction. In favour of traditional methods, interactive teaching which allows for more breadth of visualisation can play a vital role in developing understanding. The main aim of this project is to provide an intuitive interface for interacting with a railway simulation model in a way that can give young students an ease of understanding for both how train control systems work and the real-world influence of computer science. The application is made to work in tandem with the Swansea Rail Simulator, which models the European Train Control System in software and hardware. For this purpose, an augmented reality (AR) interface was chosen to enable visualisation in physical space alongside simple interactivity. The application produced allows, without lengthy explanation, for a user to view and control the state of the model railway. Hopefully this application can provide an engaging and informative learning experience for young people interested in STEM.

Keywords: Augmented Reality, Model Railway,

 Conference Details

Session: B

Location: Sir Stanley Clarke Auditorium at 13:30 15:30

Markers: Liam O’reilly, Neal Harman

Course: BSc Computer Science 3yr FT

Future Plans: I’m looking for work