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25
Aug
2020
Technical Reports
Trespasser Detection Systems on Railroad Rights-of-Way
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Trespass Countermeasures
Keywords: Highway-rail, grade crossing, humped crossing, photogrammetry, LiDAR
Abstract: This research focused on evaluating the effectiveness of fixed ROW trespass remote detection systems and the integration of these systems with law enforcement dispatch...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-20/34
Office
RDI-23
24
Aug
2020
Research Results
An Automated, Drone-Based Inspection System
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: UAS, unmanned, aerial, drone, automated, grade crossing, infrastructure, railway, slope, vertical profile
Abstract: Researchers under SBIR contract developed a drone-based, automated grade crossing inspection system to check for humped conditions, vehicle sightlines and safety signage.
Report Number
RR 20-14
Office
RDI-21
11
Dec
2019
Technical Reports
Using an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle to Produce Accurate Grade Crossing Profile Data
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Highway-rail, grade crossing, humped crossing, photogrammetry, LiDAR
Abstract: This study illustrated the use of unmanned aerial vehicles to measure and develop accurate 3D models of grade crossings at lower cost than LiDAR-based measurements.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/49
Office
RDI-23
2
Dec
2019
Technical Reports
Analysis of Non-Track-Circuit Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Train Detection Technologies
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Highway-rail, grade crossing, accident prediction formula, acoustic train detection, fiber-Bragg grating, magnetometer, seismic train detection, track circuits, train detection, warning device effectiveness, warning device upgrade, wheel detectors, safety
Abstract: This study assessed whether devices that did not rely on track circuits to detect trains were suitable to deploy active warnings at grade crossings.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/47
Office
RDI-23
17
Oct
2019
Research Results
System-Wide Implementation of Rail Right-of-Way Incursion Treatments
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: grade crossing, right-of-way incursion, rail, vehicle incursion, railroad safety
Abstract: Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Long Island Rail Road implemented high-visibility markings at grade crossings system-wide to reduce drivers turning onto the track....
Report Number
RR 19-20
Office
RDI-23