The technology makes it possible to identify changes in infrastructure and its environment, including those caused by environmental conditions, as well as detect possible unauthorized access or interference in sensitive areas.
These capabilities can complement existing monitoring systems and contribute to improving the reliability and resilience of rail transport.
Image radar for infrastructure monitoring
Radar sensors have been used for decades in demanding industrial applications, such as bulk material handling and crane safety systems.
Recent advances in imaging radar are expanding its applications to the railway sector, where it can provide information about objects, movements, and changes in the monitored environment. For example, trains equipped with this technology could help detect disturbances on particularly vulnerable or difficult-to-inspect sections of track.
The imaging radar is thus presented as a complementary solution to other detection systems to reinforce the safety, reliability and operational efficiency of railway networks.
AVR-QDM-110 MIMO Evaluation Kit
To facilitate the development and evaluation of specific applications, Indie offers the AVR-QDM-110 Eval Kit, a MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output) radar evaluation platform. The system incorporates a configurable sensor array that allows its operation to be adapted to different detection requirements.
This flexibility facilitates the development of solutions capable of transforming radar data into useful information for infrastructure monitoring and maintenance. According to the company, the platform has already been evaluated in several client projects related to railway applications, including level crossing monitoring.
Non-contact vibration measurement with 120 GHz radar
Another technology developed by Indie is a non-contact vibration measurement system using 120 GHz radar. This application allows for the study of movements and vibrations without the need to install sensors in direct contact with the monitored elements. The technology expands the possibilities for using radar in monitoring and evaluating equipment and infrastructure.
Development of solutions tailored to the railway sector
Implementing image radar in railway applications requires adapting both the sensors and the processing software to the characteristics of each environment.
Therefore, indie seeks to collaborate with railway operators, infrastructure managers and technology providers to develop specific solutions, with a special focus on the needs of the Indian market.
