Overview
Topic status: We're looking for students to study this topic.
It is recognized that the emergence of new technology may provide the opportunity to develop more effective and affordable rail level crossing warnings systems, however, demonstrating that such systems are fail-safe can be very complex and costly, potentially negating any cost benefits. Non-track circuit-based concepts using new technology for train detection such as radar, magnetic induction sensors, GPS, and video processing show promise, however designers of many of these concepts have not been able to satisfy fail-safe operational requirements. The challenge for suppliers of low-cost level crossing warning devices is to ensure the safety and reliability of these systems based on new technologies, whilst maintaining a low cost. The PhD thesis will research novel and innovative methods for satisfying reliability targets using new and emerging technologies, innovative architectures and protocols, etc. The research will propose designs that can be used to support new technology for next generation low-cost level crossing warning devices.
A scholarship for this topic is available.
- Study level
- PhD
- Supervisors
- QUT
- Organisational unit
Science and Engineering Faculty
- Research area
- Contact
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Please contact the supervisor.
Professor Andry Rakotonirainy
