Avalanche slide detection system and method
US11059502B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 9, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08B21/182
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An impact detection tower is disclosed that can facilitate a reliable method of avalanche detection, related to the maintenance and monitoring a railway system. The avalanche detection system can include a plurality of impact detection towers comprising sensors in operable communication with a gateway configured to utilize data transmitted from the sensors to determine if an avalanche has occurred. The gateway can be in operable connection with a human-machine interface to facilitate monitoring of the system by a railroad engineer.
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