Active broken rail detection system and method

Details Active broken rail detection system and method Active broken rail detection system and method

2005-05-17

2005-05-17

Hoff, Marc S. (Department: 2857)

Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing

Measurement system

Performance or efficiency evaluation

C702S182000, C702S115000, C702S113000, C702S054000, C702S035000, C246S120000, C246S12200A, C073S011060, C708S005000, C708S206000, C701S019000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06895362

ABSTRACT:
A system to monitor the integrity of a railway track is provided. The system comprises a mechanical signal source and a correlation detector. The mechanical signal source coupled to the railway track and is configured for generating a mechanical signal pulse train over the railway track. The correlation detector monitors the integrity of the railway track by observing the pulse trains transmitted by the mechanical signal sources. If the railway track is intact, then the pulse train will travel to the correlation detector and afford the opportunity for repeatable detection.

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