China’s scientists have proposed using a high-sensitivity technology to paint a complete picture of every turn of the train’s wheels.A team of researchers from China, who are originally engaged in hypersonic missile development, have developed a mechanical sensor that can boost the safety on the country’s high-speed rail network.the scientists have proposed using a high-sensitivity technology to paint a complete picture of every turn of the train’s wheels.
The researchers developed a big ring-shaped sensor that is paper-thin and aligns perfectly with the inner and outer walls of the train’s wheels. The research by Feng and his team was published in a journal by “Confronting such a sprawling high-speed rail network, ensuring train safety and trimming maintenance costs are the linchpins in the realm of railway transport,” Feng and his colleagues shared in the journal.
The research involves complex tests, which require the team to develop sensors that are flexible and able to perform in rough conditions.