Study of railway vehicle monitoring by infrared thermal cameras: from consideration of sensor technology to detection and tracking algorithms
Abstract
In this study, we first introduce the problematic of wayside monitoring of railway vehicle by infrared thermal camera versus current practises. Preliminary experiments carried out on a railway open to traffic are presented. Results obtained by different image processing approaches are presented and discussed. A new sensor prototype is introduced and first performance evaluations are discussed versus the final application. Conclusion and perspectives are proposed.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Thermography and Photoacoustic Techniques
Railway Engineering and Dynamics
Infrared Target Detection Methodologies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- e-Journal of Nondestructive Testing
- Volume
- 31
- Issue
- 2
- Publication date
- 5 January 2026