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Table 2.

Explanatory descriptions of terms in STAMP process model

Terms	Explanatory descriptions	Examples
Sensor (s)	On-board and wayside devices to provide necessary measured variables	Cab signal, speedometer, wayside interface unit, etc.
Actuator (s)	Devices to transmit control commands and control the train movements	Throttle, brake system, etc.
Disturbances	External environments that could have effect on train movements	Snow, extreme wind, flood, ice, etc.
Process inputs	Input information and devices that support/influence the train movements	Signal, track condition, rolling stock condition, safety equipment (e.g. bumping post), etc.
Process outputs	Output information and conditions that result from train movements	Vibration, noise, severe hazard (e.g. derailment, collision), etc.

Terms	Explanatory descriptions	Examples
Sensor (s)	On-board and wayside devices to provide necessary measured variables	Cab signal, speedometer, wayside interface unit, etc.
Actuator (s)	Devices to transmit control commands and control the train movements	Throttle, brake system, etc.
Disturbances	External environments that could have effect on train movements	Snow, extreme wind, flood, ice, etc.
Process inputs	Input information and devices that support/influence the train movements	Signal, track condition, rolling stock condition, safety equipment (e.g. bumping post), etc.
Process outputs	Output information and conditions that result from train movements	Vibration, noise, severe hazard (e.g. derailment, collision), etc.