Dual-Band Monitoring Keeps Trains Running in Winter

Keeping critical parts of the railroad infrastructure free of snow, hail, ice

Abstract

Keeping critical parts of the railroad infrastructure free of snow, hail, ice – and even unauthorized personnel is essential for a safe and uninterrupted transportation service. Dual-band monitoring of critical rail elements with a PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) camera platform in the visible and thermal infrared ranges can remotely inspect installed switch heaters at a range of up to 2000 ft.

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