Estimation of Three-Dimensional Railway Track Geometry using Nonlinear Recursive Bayesian Filtering and its Application

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Yoshimura
Keyword(s):  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Railway Track ◽  
Bayesian Filtering ◽  
Track Geometry ◽  
Recursive Bayesian

scholarly journals The Design and Implementation of an Inertial GNSS Odometer Integrated Navigation System Based on a Federated Kalman Filter for High-Speed Railway Track Inspection

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 5244
Author(s):  
Xinchun Zhang ◽  
Ximin Cui ◽  
Bo Huang
Keyword(s):  
Kalman Filter ◽  
Navigation System ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Measurement Accuracy ◽  
Railway Track ◽  
Filter Method ◽  
Integrated Navigation ◽  
High Speed Railway ◽  
Track Geometry ◽  
Integrated Navigation System

The detection of track geometry parameters is essential for the safety of high-speed railway operation. To improve the accuracy and efficiency of the state detector of track geometry parameters, in this study we propose an inertial GNSS odometer integrated navigation system based on the federated Kalman, and a corresponding inertial track measurement system was also developed. This paper systematically introduces the construction process for the Kalman filter and data smoothing algorithm based on forward filtering and reverse smoothing. The engineering results show that the measurement accuracy of the track geometry parameters was better than 0.2 mm, and the detection speed was about 3 km/h. Thus, compared with the traditional Kalman filter method, the proposed design improved the measurement accuracy and met the requirements for the detection of geometric parameters of high-speed railway tracks.

Railway track irregularity and curvature estimation using doppler LIDAR fiber optics

2016 ◽  
Vol 232 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masood Taheri Andani ◽  
Andrew Peterson ◽  
Josh Munoz ◽  
Mehdi Ahmadian
Keyword(s):  
Fiber Optics ◽  
Field Testing ◽  
Railway Track ◽  
Vehicle Speed ◽  
Doppler Lidar ◽  
Close Match ◽  
Track Geometry ◽  
Lidar Measurements ◽  
Curvature Estimation ◽  
Geometry Measurement

The application of Doppler-based LIght Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) technology for determining track curvature and lateral irregularities, including alignment and gage variation, are investigated. The proposed method uses track measurements by two low-elevation, slightly tilted LIDAR sensors nominally pointed at the rail gage face on each track. The Doppler LIDAR lenses are installed with a slight forward angle to measure track speed in both longitudinal and lateral directions. The lateral speed measurements are processed for assessing the track gage and alignment variations, using a method that is based on the frequency bandwidth dissimilarities between the vehicle speed and track geometry irregularity. Using the results from an extensive series of tests with a body-mounted Doppler LIDAR system on-board a track geometry measurement railcar, the study indicates a close match between the LIDAR measurements and those made with existing sensors on-board the railcar. The field testing conducted during this study indicates that LIDAR sensors could provide a reliable, non-contact track monitoring instrument for field use in various weather and track conditions, potentially in a semi-autonomous or autonomous manner.

scholarly journals A knowledge-based prognostics framework for railway track geometry degradation

2019 ◽  
Vol 181 ◽  
pp. 127-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Chiachío ◽  
Manuel Chiachío ◽  
Darren Prescott ◽  
John Andrews
Keyword(s):  
Railway Track ◽  
Track Geometry ◽  
Knowledge Based

scholarly journals A Method for Determination and Compensation of a Cant Influence in a Track Centerline Identification Using GNSS Methods and Inertial Measurement

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (20) ◽  
pp. 4347 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wladyslaw Koc ◽  
Cezary Specht ◽  
Jacek Szmaglinski ◽  
Piotr Chrostowski
Keyword(s):  
Local Coordinate System ◽  
Target Position ◽  
Satellite System ◽  
Railway Track ◽  
Inertial Measurement ◽  
Track Geometry ◽  
Method Of Calculation ◽  
Mobile Satellite ◽  
Global Navigation Satellite ◽  
Geometric Layout

At present, the problem of rail routes reconstruction in a global reference system is increasingly important. This issue is called Absolute Track Geometry, and its essence is the determination of the axis of railway tracks in the form of Cartesian coordinates of a global or local coordinate system. To obtain such a representation of the track centerline, the measurement methods are developed in many countries mostly by the using global navigation satellite system (GNSS) techniques. The accuracy of this type of measurement in favorable conditions reaches one centimeter. However, some specific conditions cause the additional supporting measurements with a use of such instruments as tachymetry, odometers, or accelerometers to be needed. One of the common issues of track axis reconstruction is transforming the measured GNSS antenna coordinates to the target position, i.e., to the place between rails on the level of rail heads. The authors in their previous works described the developed methodology, while this article presents a method of determining the correction of horizontal coordinates for measurements in arc sections of the railway track. The presence of a cant causes the antenna’s center to move away from the track axis, and for this reason, the results must be corrected. This article presents a method of calculation of mentioned corrections for positions obtained from mobile satellite surveying with additional inertial measurement. The algorithm presented in the article and its implementation have been illustrated on an example of a complex geometric layout, where cant transitions exist without transition curves in horizontal plane. Such a layout is not preferable due to the additional accelerations and their changes. However, it allows the verification of the presented methods.

scholarly journals Investigating Root Causes of Railway Track Geometry Deterioration – A Data Mining Approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mikko Sauni ◽  
Heikki Luomala ◽  
Pauli Kolisoja ◽  
Esko Turunen
Keyword(s):  
Data Mining ◽  
Railway Track ◽  
Track Geometry ◽  
Data Mining Approach

scholarly journals Buckling Analysis of Interspersed Railway Tracks

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 3091 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chayut Ngamkhanong ◽  
Chuah Ming Wey ◽  
Sakdirat Kaewunruen
Keyword(s):  
Global Climate ◽  
Extreme Temperature ◽  
Railway Track ◽  
Significant Deterioration ◽  
Track Geometry ◽  
Railway Tracks ◽  
Life Cycle Design ◽  
Continuous Welded Rail ◽  
Natural Decay ◽  
Construction Strategies

Nowadays, timber sleepers are still used for ballasted railway tracks to carry passengers and transport goods. However, the process of natural decay causes the problem of timber sleeper degradation over time. A temporary “interspersed” approach is used to replace rotten timbers with concrete sleepers. This implementation has several inadequacies, as interspersed railway tracks have inconsistent stiffness and experience significant deterioration over the years. Increased heat due to the change in the global climate can induce a compression force in the continuous welded rail (CWR), leading to a change in track geometry called “track buckling”. A literature review shows that track buckling on plain tracks has been widely studied. However, the buckling of interspersed tracks has not been fully studied. This study presents 3D finite element modelling of interspersed railway tracks subjected to temperature change. The effect of the boundary conditions on the buckling shape is considered. The obtained results show that the interspersed approach may reduce the likelihood of track buckling. This study is the world’s first to investigate the buckling behaviour of interspersed railway tracks. The insight into interspersed railway tracks derived from this study will underpin the life cycle design, maintenance, and construction strategies related to the use of concrete sleepers as spot replacement sleepers in ageing railway track systems. The outcome of this study will help track engineers to improve the inspection of the lateral stiffness of interspersed tracks in areas prone to extreme temperature.

scholarly journals Calculation of Reasonable Tension Value for Longitudinal Connecting Reinforcement of CRTSII Slab Ballastless Track

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 2139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Long Chen ◽  
Jinjie Chen ◽  
Jianxi Wang
Keyword(s):  
Prestressed Concrete ◽  
Crack Width ◽  
Mechanical Characteristics ◽  
Tensile Force ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Railway Track ◽  
Tension Force ◽  
Original Design ◽  
Ballastless Track

There is confusion in the original design concept for the tensioning of longitudinally connected reinforcement of the CRTSII (China Railway Track System) slab ballastless track. In order to clarify the effect of tension value of longitudinal reinforcement on the mechanical characteristics of the ballastless track, a three-dimensional finite element model, considering the nonlinear interaction between the track slab and cement-emulsified asphalt (CA) mortar of the CRTSII slab ballastless track, was established. The mechanical characteristics of the track structure under longitudinal tension load and temperature gradient load of the longitudinal joint were calculated. A method of applying prestress to post-pouring concrete was proposed according to the concept of prestress loss of pretensioning prestressed concrete, a reasonable tensile force value was proposed after the crack width, and the reinforcement stress of the ballastless track in the operation stage was checked and calculated according to the concrete design principle. When the tension force is greater than 300 kN, it is harmful to the bonding between the slab and mortar layer, which is prone to interlayer damage. In order to add prestress to concrete with wide joints to ensure the longitudinal stability of the ballastless track, and that the reinforcement stress and crack width meet design requirements, it is suggested that the tension force value should be 230 kN. Further, the temperature difference between reinforcement and concrete should be 30 °C before the initial curdle of wide joint concrete.

scholarly journals Prediction of railway track geometry defects: a case study

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. 987-1001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iman Soleimanmeigouni ◽  
Alireza Ahmadi ◽  
Arne Nissen ◽  
Xun Xiao
Keyword(s):  
Railway Track ◽  
Track Geometry
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