Development of an Imaging Based Gang Protection System
Matthias Grimm, Markus Pelz · elib (German Aerospace Center) · 2008
The implementation of imaging methods using optical sensors can help increasing the safety of railways. To implement such an innovative system, intensive test campaigns are necessary in which the multiple requirements regarding safety targets, availability, maintainability and security can be evaluated. Innovative systems using e.g. state of the art optical sensor technology form an economical advantageous alternative to existing gang warning units and methods still reaching the required safety regulations formulated by standard books, laws or other official documents. The Institute of Transportation Systems of the German Aerospace Center in Braunschweig will develop such a system and evaluates it.