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Nov
2022
Research Results
Utilization of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Accident Reconstruction
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Photogrammetry, accident reconstruction, grade crossing, railroad safety, highway-rail grade crossing, train control
Abstract: The Volpe National Transportation Systems Center evaluated the effectiveness of using UAVs and photogrammetry software to expedite the accident reconstruction process.
Report Number
RR 22-37
Office
RDI-23
8
Feb
2022
Research Results
Railroad Trespass Detection Using Deep Learning-Based Computer Vision
Subject
Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation,
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Automated railroad trespass detection, artificial intelligence, AI, machine learning, railroad trespassing, grade crossing violations, railroad safety
Abstract: FRA has sponsored research to develop an AI software application for automating the detection of grade crossing violations and trespassing activities from static camera feeds...
Report Number
RR 22-04
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
4
Apr
2014
Technical Reports
Effect of Dynamic Envelope Pavement Markings on Vehicle Driver Behavior at a Highway-Rail Grade Crossing
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: highway-rail, grade crossing, driver behavior, violations, enhancement, safety, signage, pavement markings, dynamic envelope
Abstract: This study evaluated new high-visibility markings and signage designed to deter drivers from stopping on or immediately next to the track at a grade crossing.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/04
Office
RRD