This project is a 5 month due diligence analysis by ARCAA and CRCSI researchers as part of ROAMES research for Ergon Energy . It involves the use of gimbal sensor systems mounted on an aeroplane for still image or video data capturing of power poles or other assets. The sheer size of Ergon’s network, which is over 1 million power poles, is a major incentive to conduct research into more efficient and cost-effective ways of condition monitoring. Frequent airborne condition monitoring of assets allows for better maintenance management strategies and will increase the safety and reliability of the power supply.
News
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Swarm of Drones may keep us safe
23 Jan 2012
Feature article on ARCAA published in the Courier Mail (Jan, 2012) Continue reading →
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ARCAA Research Makes News Again
7 Jan 2012
ARCAA research into automated forced landing technologies features in The Australian. Continue reading →
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Aaron Mcfadyen receives the 2012 Endeavour Research Fellowship
11 Nov 2011
Aaron Mcfadyen, an ARCAA PhD student, has recently been awarded a 2012 Endeavour Research Fellowship to further his research in Switzerland.
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Swarm of Drones may keep us safe