Sentinel
Integration of Total Stations for Seamless Rail Geometry Monitoring
Web • IoT
The Challenge
Integrating a new automated Total Station (ATS) monitoring program to replace an outdated system, enabling simultaneous multi-station surveys, reducing setup complexities, and automating rail geometry calculations while ensuring reliability and reducing human error.
The Approach
Modular Design for Scalability
The system was designed with separate modules for survey, processing, and alarming, allowing future flexibility and integration across different computers.
Automation of Setup Processes
Simplified project setup and configuration to reduce manual intervention and the chance for human error.
Advanced Rail Geometry Calculations
Enabled the system to process overlapping survey data from multiple Total Stations, providing accurate rail geometry results across large sections.
Reuse of Existing Code
Leveraged previously developed code from the REMO system for alarm management and FTP functions to save time and ensure reliability.
Outcome
Improved Accuracy
Successfully processed complex rail geometry data from multiple stations, minimizing the risk of calculation errors and improving the accuracy of alarm systems.
Reduced Human Error
Automated large portions of the survey setup process, reducing the need for manual input and streamlining project setup.
Scalable for Future Use
Built a modular system that can easily scale as the monitoring program expands, with each module functioning independently or collaboratively.
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