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Transport for Cape Town (TCT) recently installed a 3D laser detection system in Muizenberg to prevent vehicles with a height of over 2.5m from crashing into the low railway bridge at Atlantic Road. | Transport for Cape Town (TCT) recently installed a 3D laser detection system in Muizenberg to prevent vehicles with a height of over 2.5m from crashing into the low railway bridge at Atlantic Road. | ||
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==Summary== | ==Summary== | ||
The laser scans both lanes all day, while the system controller determines whether a detected vehicle is over the stipulated height. | The laser scans both lanes all day, while the system controller determines whether a detected vehicle is over the stipulated height. | ||
If the system determines that the over-height vehicle is in the turning lane or straddling both lanes, it triggers the LED flasher. | If the system determines that the over-height vehicle is in the turning lane or straddling both lanes, it triggers the LED flasher. | ||
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==Customer profile== | ==Customer profile== | ||
Transport for Cape Town (TCT) | Transport for Cape Town (TCT) | ||
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The railway bridge crossing Atlantic Road in Muizenberg is notorious for crashes, because road users underestimate the height of their vehicles or load,” said Cape Town Councilor Brett Herron. | The railway bridge crossing Atlantic Road in Muizenberg is notorious for crashes, because road users underestimate the height of their vehicles or load,” said Cape Town Councilor Brett Herron. | ||
Herron said a warning system was required to improve the safety of road users and to prevent crashes into the bridge. | Herron said a warning system was required to improve the safety of road users and to prevent crashes into the bridge. | ||
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The controller has a graphical touchscreen display and logs all traffic heights to flash storage. The real-time display provides local and remote vehicle-by-vehicle height display. | The controller has a graphical touchscreen display and logs all traffic heights to flash storage. The real-time display provides local and remote vehicle-by-vehicle height display. | ||
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==Benefits== | ==Benefits== | ||
Although it is too early to determine the success of the new system, it is noteworthy that no crashes have occurred since it started operating on 1 June. | A great success so far. Although it is too early to determine the success of the new system, it is noteworthy that no crashes have occurred since it started operating on 1 June. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/gadgets/168453-how-cape-towns-impressive-new-3d-laser-detection-system-works.html | |||
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