Topic: Distributed acoustic sensing

Study: quicker reactions to track defects using measurements from fibre optic network

Using measurement methods via fibre optic cables alongside railway tracks delivers more and more up-to-date, data on the condition of railway infrastructure. This allows infrastructure managers to monitor the infrastructure in real-time and so react...Read more

07-09-2020|Comment|author: Marieke van Gompel

Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS), source: Frauscher Sensor Technology

Distributed acoustic sensing: The future for rail monitoring?

Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) is one of the latest technologies for rail monitoring. German technology company ITK Engineering is currently developing numerous rail applications for DAS. Distributed Acoustic Sensing is the railway operators’ ear on the...Read more

19-09-2019|Comment|author: Majorie van Leijen

TU Graz is using acoustic waves to detect track failures

Graz University of Technology wants to use acoustic waves to detect track failures and worn components. In many countries, distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) is already being used to identify the location of trains. Ivan Vidovic is Research...Read more

12-09-2018|Comment|author: Carlijn Kruidhof