Remote asset inspection for transport corridor environments

Lead Research Organisation: Newcastle University
Department Name: Civil Engineering and Geosciences

Abstract

The aim of this research is to improve the reliability, safety and profitability of transport networks through the identification of existing and potential slope stability hazards using integrated remote engineering surveying techniques. UK industry and government agencies have recently invested heavily in applying a number of remote sensing techniques to transport environments. The proposed research seeks to develop methods in which remotely sensed data can be utilised to perform intelligent analysis in transport corridor environments, namely by integrating high resolution airborne LiDAR, NIR digital imagery and terrestrial laser scanning.The research will consist of four complementary work packages. Firstly it is necessary to identify robust and multi-compatible workflows that will allow the core research to take place. Remote sensing techniques will then be employed to undertake quantitative assessment using established geotechnical and hydrological modelling. Remotely sensed data will also be used to provide qualitative assessment and identification of the symptoms of slope instability using automated/semi-automated methodologies. The combination of datasets will be addressed using a technique to consider the inherent uncertainties of data integration. Based on these results the research will focus on the process of assessing risk.The research will use both a dedicated embankment research facility currently in construction at the University of Newcastle and an industry identified test site near Ben Rhydding, near Ilkely. This will ensure both academic rigour and industrial relevance.

Publications

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Description CIRIA 
Organisation CIRIA
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Charity/Non Profit 
Start Year 2006
 
Description Environment Agency (Bath) 
Organisation Environment Agency
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Public 
Start Year 2006
 
Description Halcrow Group Ltd 
Organisation Halcrow Group
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Private 
Start Year 2006
 
Description Highways Agency 
Organisation Department of Transport
Department Highways Agency
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Public 
Start Year 2006
 
Description London Underground Ltd 
Organisation Transport for London
Department London Underground
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Public 
Start Year 2006
 
Description Network Mapping 
Organisation Network Mapping
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Private 
Start Year 2006
 
Description Network Rail Ltd 
Organisation Network Rail Ltd
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Private 
Start Year 2006
 
Description Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) 
Organisation Rail Safety and Standards Board
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Public 
Start Year 2006
 
Description Survey Inspection Systems Ltd 
Organisation Survey Inspection Systems Ltd
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Private 
Start Year 2006