We can apply our instrumentation to almost any industry to acquire and evaluate almost any relevant variable of movement and position.
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By mounting a Datron/OXTS RT3000 GPS/INS system onto a rail vehicle which is then driven along the track(s) to be mapped. Data gathered from the RT3000's array of sensors is then used to provide a very accurate log of the position of the vehicle. When the data is extracted from the RT3000 system this positional information can be processed to produce a very accurate track map.
By using a Datron/OXTS RT3200 Vehicle Dynamics measuring system a full range of performance and ride parameters can be logged during a test run. Speed, acceleration and braking, plus roll, pitch and yaw parameters can be measured. This gives valuable feedback to design engineers involved in traction, braking and suspension systems design. The compact RT3200 can be fitted to a test vehicle in a matter of minutes. If an RT3200 is mounted in a powered rail vehicle and another in a non-powered, then a comparative study of the ride qualities of both can be made and the interactive effects studied.
Non-contact Doppler Radar sensors are available for temporary or permanent mounting on all types of railway rolling stock Loco's,EMU's,DMU's,etc.They work completely independantly of the wheels or drive systems.
Datron's GSS11 and GSS20 doppler radar sensors have a direction output signal which can be recorded to show the relative directional movement of the train.
Datron's Vericom VC4000 Brake Tester is ideal for this application.Using a precision internal clock and decelerometers the VC4000 accurately calculates deceleration,speed, distance and time.Installed in seconds,it records and displays results moments after the vehicle has stopped.It can be set up specifically for Tram and Light-Rail use.
