28th ANNUAL WHEEL RAIL INTERACTION CONFERENCE

2023 Principles Course Session

Abstract:

Vehicle-Track Measurement Technologies

Matthew Dick

Matthew Dick
ENSCO Inc.

This presentation will provide an overview of automated inspection system types and underlying technologies used to monitor various aspects of vehicles, track, and vehicle-track interaction. A range of vehicle-mounted and track-mounted systems are provided as working examples. Coverage of fundamental measurement technologies includes location determination, imaging and machine vision, laser profiling, LIDAR, and ultrasonic flaw detection.