Control of environmental variables that affect the proper functioning of railways.
Determining track conditions through knowledge of climatic variables, as well as predicting landslides and avalanches, traffic studies, and a comprehensive view of the infrastructure to optimize railway maintenance.
Smartyplanet Solutions for Smart Cities:
Weather station
Knowledge of climatic conditions (temperature, wind, rainfall, solar radiation, etc.).
Control of visibility while driving.
Determination of the condition of the road and associated facilities.
Snow monitoring
Optimization of winter road maintenance for train traffic.
Avalanche and landslide forecast for the road.
Improved operation of snowplows.
Channels, flows and rivers
Flood control in channels near the road.
Activation of traffic cuts in case of flooding.
Environmental acoustic quality
Measurement of noise pollution due to the circulation of passenger and freight trains.
Knowledge of noise levels to establish noise reduction measures.
Study of the impact of train noise on populations.
Air quality
Air quality control.
Measurement of gases emitted by freight and passenger locomotives.
Studies of the impact on populations near railways.