Title :
Data Acquisition for Automated Track Inspection
Author :
Sullivan, Jerry H.
Author_Institution :
Research and Test Laboratory, Southern Railway Company, Alexandria, Va.
Abstract :
The purpose of this paper is to describe the use of a minicomputer 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 for over five years and points out desirable changes, problems, and economics.
Keywords :
Accelerometers; Axles; Calibration; Data acquisition; Inspection; Layout; Maintenance; Personnel; Rail transportation; Testing;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TIA.1974.349228
