Usage of drones in the event of an incident on the rail

Measuring efficient and accurate

Student report (2017)

Authors

A.A. Blokland Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Contributors

R.L. Voûte (coach)
C.C.J.M. Tiberius (graduation committee member)
Faculty
Civil Engineering & Geosciences, Civil Engineering & Geosciences
Copyright: © 2017 Auke Blokland
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Published Date

18-08-2017

Language

English

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Faculty

Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Abstract

From this study can be concluded that using drones equipped with cameras a 3D model van be created of an incident on the rail. From the recordings, a 3D model van be made using photogrammetry. In this model it is possible to measure post distances with an estimated error of less than 1 centimeter. The distances between the laser scanner point cloud and the point cloud created with the drone are in 78% of cases smaller or equal to two centimeters. In order to further reduce the distances between the point clouds more photos from the bottom of the train.

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