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The Vaisala IceCast Conductor Rail Ice system provides users with
advanced warning of the likely occurrence of ice, frost and snow. The
system utilises an innovative technique, embedding a sensor within a
conductor rail.
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Ice on the overhead wire causes trains to lose power, and in extreme
cases can lead to system break-down. The Vaisala IceCast Overhead Wire
Icing system provides users with advanced warning of the presence of
icing on the overhead contact wire.
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Rail buckling is a major safety and performance issue. The Vaisala
IceCast Rail Temperature system enables maintenance staff to remotely
monitor rail temperature all year round.
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The Vaisala IceCast Rail Weather system reports precipitation type,
intensity and accumulation. Such data helps warn engineers of heavy
snowfall events and of the risk of embankment erosion, wash-outs and
landslips following heavy rainfall.
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High wind gusts can cause dangerous movement of exposed overhead wires.
In some cases, high wind gusts may lead to loss of power, de-wirements
and de-railment of empty freight cars. The Wind Alarm system provides
advanced warning of wind gust events.
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