Enhanced multi-sensor data handler for railways

The EMUSER project objective is the realization of an innovative obstacle detection system integrated with a satellite Broad Band link for the safety of active level crossings. EMUSER is an extension based on the existing MUSER system for the detection of unexpected obstacles at level crossings and for the transmission of the related alarms and diagnostics to central control stations. However, whereas MUSER relies on conventional communication channels, EMUSER relies on the introduction of the broadband satellite datalink that replaces or complements the legacy communication link traditionally used in the railway infrastructure. The sector where the EMUSER offering is positioned is the provision of obstacle detection and signalling products and services for railway level crossings. Technically, the main advantages of using a satellite Broad Band link with respect to more traditional approaches are: (i) increased resilience and availability of the whole system in situations where conventional communication systems are unavailable due to natural disasters or unforeseen damages to the rail infrastructure; (ii) possibility to install and operate the system also in areas that are uncovered or poorly covered by conventional communication networks; and (iii) limited investment and socio-technical impact if compared to the invasive solution of building an underpass or an overpass in substitution of a level crossing.