1998 · 12 citations · 0 references
EngineeringSystems EngineeringInstrumentationMetrologyTransportation EngineeringCoordinate MeasurementCoordinate MetrologyDistance MeasurementGeometric MeasurementMeasurement SystemsRange EstimationRail Performance MeasurementRailway Systems EngineeringWire Cross-section Geometry
This paper reviews various overhead wire geometry measurement (OWGM) systems currently used, or being developed for use, in railways world-wide. The motivation for OWGM is first outlined. Different range-finding techniques are classified. Features of various OWGM systems are then summarised.