DATA ACQUISITION FOR AUTOMATED TRACK INSPECTION

The purpose of this paper is to describe the use of a mini-computer in an integrated track inspection program. The basic elements of such a program include the measuring vehicle, data reduction process, and presentation of data to the various management levels. The paper describes such a system which has been in use on the Southern Railway over five years, and points out desirable changes, problems and economics.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • This paper was recommended by the IEEE Land Transportation Committee of the IEEE Industry Applications Society for presentation at the 1973 Joint ASME/IEEE Railroad Conference, St. Louis, Mo., April 11-12, 1973. The price is $1.35 for members.
• Corporate Authors:

  Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

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• Authors:
  • Sullivan, J H
• Publication Date: 1973-1

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: 8 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Data collection; Inspection; Railroad tracks; Structural design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Track geometry
• Old TRIS Terms: Track inspection
• Subject Areas: Design; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00044310
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
• Report/Paper Numbers: Paper C73922-2-IA
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 15 1976 12:00AM