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Can each path through the turnout be reported-on separately?
As there are two paths through a turnout, there will need to be two separate passes with the trolley to capture each path. Is it acceptable to report the condition of each path separately or is there a need to somehow to combine the two paths into a single data-set? Combining the two paths will certainly increase the difficulty of the proposed project.
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Can the 50lbs weight limit be accomplished by dividing the inspection system into 2 parts?
For example, would it be acceptable to have a cart portion that is 50lbs or less and a separate sensor and computing package that is 50lbs or less and the user connects the two pieces once onsite?
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Image Requirements
Does the recorded data have to include an image of the scan, or can it just record relevant measurement parameters?
1 vote