Tilt correction system and method for rail seat abrasion

Details Tilt correction system and method for rail seat abrasion Tilt correction system and method for rail seat abrasion

2009-06-23

2011-12-20

Toatley, Gregory J (Department: 2877)

Optics: measuring and testing

Shape or surface configuration

Triangulation

C238S264000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08081320

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for determining rail seat abrasion of a rail road track is disclosed. An inspection system comprises lasers, cameras, and processors adapted to determine whether rail seat abrasion is present along the track. The processor employs a mathematics based algorithm which compensates for tilt encountered as the inspection system moves along the track.

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