Transport Monitoring

Enhance the safety and longevity of your transport infrastructure with robust IoT networks for transport monitoring systems. Our remote solutions support transport infrastructure, providing reliable data for:

  • Rail monitoring and track geometry monitoring
  • Road networks monitoring
  • Tunnel monitoring
  • Bridge monitoring
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How to ensure a continuous data flow over vast distances

Monitoring risks across vast, remote, and weather-exposed transport infrastructure is challenging. Our solutions ensure continuous, reliable data capture and device durability throughout the asset lifecycle, regardless of adverse conditions.

Scalable and cost-effective technology

With enough range and network capacity to cope with a growing number of sensors and projects, from low-packet-rate sensors to data-intensive transport infrastructure monitoring systems.

Versatile monitoring throughout infrastructure lifecycle

Deploy robust and secure networks for monitoring projects during construction, service operation and decommissioning phases of transport monitoring.

Flexible and reliable network configurations

Choose between private, single-net deployments for localized management of monitoring systems or multi-network configurations for centralized control, catering for diverse IT requirements.

Key solution features for enhanced transport monitoring

What makes Worldsensing the best option to connect your remote monitoring systems.

Long-range communications
Up to 15 km radio communication range with capacity to stream up to 300 messages per minute in multi-gateway deployments
Extended LoRa coverage
Excelling radio coverage in tunnels, intricate topologies and low-visibility areas using repeaters
Sensor compatibility
Capacity to connect leading instrumentation brands through digital, vibrating wire and analog wireless data loggers using industry-grade wireless devices
Tailored rail solutions
Leading rail track monitoring with wireless tiltmeters to cost-effective cant and twist assessment

Transport infrastructure applications

We enable connectivity to your transportation-related assets for reliable and comprehensive monitoring systems.

Railways

Leading providers of cost-effective solutions for wireless track geometry monitoring and other critical parameters during railway construction and maintenance.

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Tunnels

Extended radio range using repeaters allows the effective installation of monitoring systems over long, underground paths, minimizing traffic disruption.

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Bridges

Cost-efficient solutions to deploy bridge monitoring solutions for assess the structural health, the wear due to climate change and traffic impact.

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Embankments and Earthworks

Precise embankments and earthworks monitoring using both in-ground and geospatial techniques to mitigate the risks of geohazards.

Pipelines and distribution networks

Leverage IoT network deployments to monitor the impact of construction works or any other event in pipelines and distribution networks.

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Ports, airports and terminals

Deploy robust transport infrastructure monitoring systems that can help you visualize the impact of climate change, air traffic growth and associated demand into existing infrastructure.

Monitoring parameters

Explore the diverse wireless connectivity options by Worldsensing to meet your unique transport monitoring needs for geotechnical, geospatial and environmental parameters.

Geotechnical

Geospatial

Structural

Environmental

Pore water pressure and level

Piezometers Multi-point piezometers

Connect piezometers and multi-point piezometers from all the major geotechnical sensor manufacturers. Use 1-channel or 5-channel Vibrating Wire data loggers to transmit data from any number of sensor configurations. Water level sensors can be connected through Analog or Digital Data Loggers.

Soil water tension and moisture

Tensiometers Soil moisture sensors Granular matrix sensor

Assess soil water tension and moisture with a tensiometer and a granular matrix sensor both connected to an Analog Data Logger. Additionally, measure volumetric water content with a soil moisture sensor connected to a Piconode. You can also connect the Digital Logger to one or a chain of digital tensiometers.

In-ground vertical and lateral displacement and deformations

Shape Arrays In-place inclinometers

In-place inclinometers are positioned at fixed locations in the inclinometer borehole allowing continuous monitoring. Connect Shape Arrays and IPIs and wirelessly transmit data using the Digital Data Logger or the broadband ThreadX3 for longer chains.

Up to 200 segments of Shape Array using the Digital Logger and up to 300 segments using the ThreadX3.

 

Absolute surface movements

GNSS sensors

Use cost-efficient GNSS sensors connected to a ThreadX3 to accurately monitor ground movements and land deformation in vast areas such as tailings dams, open-pit mines and their surrounding areas, regions affected by subsidence and decommissioned mines.

Relative surface movements

Total Stations

Complement your geotechnical monitoring with a total station connected to a ThreadX3 for accurate movement detection.

Convergence

Laser tiltmeters

Leverage the power of Worldsensing’s 3-in-1 LaserTilt90 wireless sensor to monitor convergence across entrance ramps, tunnels, galleries, and any underground excavations. The LaserTilt90 may be easily relocated along the convergence cross sections up to the excavation front or until the measured relative displacements are stabilized when the required frequency of measurements is reduced. It can also be used when permanent monitoring is required. 

Track Geometry Assesment

Tiltmeters

Loadsensing G7 Tiltmeter offers a cost-effective way to monitor cant and twist in rail tracks, particularly in geohazard-prone areas. With G7’s trigger-mode monitoring, a secondary low-power accelerometer detects movements such as train passages and activates the main sensor to capture inclination data. This approach minimizes power use and data load while ensuring continuous, reliable oversight, with all results processed in CMT.

Early Warning for Surface Movements

Tiltmeters Event Detection

When rapid detection is necessary for real-time decision-making, use G7 Tiltmeters event detection operational mode. It offers less than 2 seconds of latency for movement detection. Paired with in-field cameras connected through Thread X3, they form a complete Early Warning System for end-to-end solution for effective risk management.

Static deflections

Tiltmeters Laser tiltmeters

Monitor static deflections of piles, piers, and decks using Tilt-XHP. Enhance data robustness with a 3-in-1 Laser Tiltmeter, which includes distance laser measurements to a reference point in the monitoring process.

Strain and stress in steel arch supports

Strain gauges Strain meter rosettes

Attach VW Strain Gauges to the steel arch supported by arc welding them directly to the steel arch to achieve long-term strain measurements of the structural element. Connect the gauges to the Vibrating Wire 5-channel data logger. Additionally, it is possible to embed VW Strain Gauges in the shotcrete to measure strains within the tunnel lining.

Movements across surface cracks

Crackmeters Draw wire sensors

Crack meters available in the market can be readily connected to a Vibrating Wire 1-channel data logger or the Piconode to monitor movement across surface cracks.

Loads and movement in beadings and joints

Pressure transducers Crackmeters Extensometers

Monitor the pot bearing pressure and displacement through pressure sensors, extensometers or crackmeters. Control the joint expansions and contractions wirelessly connecting these sensors to Analog, Digital or Vibrating Wire data loggers.

Vibrations for building integrity

Vibration meters

Monitor the impact of industrial activities on surrounding infrastructure with Worldsensing’s Vibration Meter, designed to operate in compliance with industry standards for building integrity (DIN4150-3 and BS7385-2).

Comprehensive Weather Parameters

Weather Stations Weather transmitters

Compatibility with major weather transmitter manufacturers via digital interface. Monitor precipitation, air temperature and other weather parameters using a weather transmitter connected to a Digital logger or ThreadX3. Multiple configurations readily available to stream the right data to your information systems.

Vibrations

Vibration meters

Monitor the impact of vibrations created by industrial activities on people’s comfort with Worldsensing’s Vibration Meter, designed to operate in compliance with industry standards (ISO 2631-2).

Our products

Discover the different product families that compose Worldsensing's IoT connectivity solutions for remote monitoring.

Loadsensing, Edge devices

Long-range, low-power devices that allow you to wirelessly transmit data from sensors to your information systems. Use our devices to transmit data from the widest catalog of analog, digital and vibrating wire sensors.

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Core communications

Choose your network and enable your communications with Worldsensing’s broadband and narrowband connectivity portfolio of gateways and repeaters.

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Management software

Centralize your network, device and data management operations under a single platform using CMT. Whether you are deploying private networks or cloud-based deployments, CMT has a management software solution for your project.

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What they say about us

Discover how Worldsensing has made a positive impact, providing reliable solutions and exceptional support.

We believed remote monitoring and real-time data were the perfect choice. When it came to finding a partner to back this project, Worldsensing stood out as the only logical choice. I’m always 100% confident that their data collection is accurate. This option allowed us to swiftly take decisive action and implement safety measures. Read success story

Ir. Koo Kean Siang
Director, Geolab

In spite of being installed in boreholes with steel covers, or behind the body of the dam with no line of sight to the gateway, the Worldsensing nodes are able to transmit data without the need for repeaters. Read success story

Ludek Novosad
Senior Instrumentation Engineer, Geomonitoring

The Worldsensing Piconode is very good for installation work, especially because we didn’t have to go up the cliff. We are not professional climbers. And just imagine having cables running 600 meters over a cliff to 43 sensors. Read success story

Daniel Naterop
Project Manager, Huggenberger

Together with Worldsensing, we successfully addressed the demanding monitoring needs of a complex project. Continuous monitoring has mitigated potential negative impacts on the environment and neighbouring communities, and been instrumental in ensuring uninterrupted pipeline service during construction, thereby effectively managing operational costs. Read success story

Jorge Gutiérrez
Technology Team Lead, Insercor

Worldsensing solution has proven to be a game-changer in our project, exemplifying our commitment to innovation and safety in the field of slope monitoring. We continue to lead the way in technological advancements for a safer, more reliable transportation network. Read success story

Leon Hsieh
Manager, Sanlien Technology

The Worldsensing solution is robust and reliable in a challenging construction environment. Thanks to its simple installation and low maintenance, it reduces the time the team has to spend to re-enter the site to obtain key data for environmental risk control. Read success story

Zhangwei Ning, PhD
Technical Manager, Sixense Inc.

The adoption of Worldsensing IoT technology eliminates the need for cabling, reduces manual monitoring and allows significant savings up to 30% on the acquisition of materials and infrastructure and up to 40% on installation. Read success story

Leonardo Santana
Geotechnology Technical Leader, Tetra Tech

The set-up and installation was extremely simple. The data could be immediately transferred to the evaluation and visualization system. Its main advantage is its ability to send radio signals from under manholes and over a long distance. Read success story

Dr.-Ing. Andreas Wagner
Project Manager, Angermeier Ingenieure

Worldsensing products are very easy to use. We can connect any type of sensor: strain gauges, extensometers, piezometers… we often install simultaneously with other trades on site, being able to connect to the logger in just a few minutes saves the customer time and money. Read success story


Geomotion Australia

The data we're getting is excellent. Remote access to the data is an improvement on having to send someone on site to take measurements. Read success story

Guillaume De Tonnancourt
Sales Manager, GEO-Instruments Canada (formerly GKM Consultants)

Embedded devices within the lining represents a major step forward in tunnel boring safety and efficiency. We can now drastically reduce the delays involved in installing and configuring tunnel monitoring systems, saving time and costs. Read success story

Guillaume Gehu
Contract Manager, Sixense France

With continuous remote monitoring data we can detect issues early, respond faster, and make confident, data-backed decisions, turning reactive maintenance into proactive infrastructure management. Read success story

Dr Prashant Motwani
Director, Shodh Structural Solutions Pvt Ltd

Remote monitoring technology allows for continuous observation of slope conditions and provides critical data access from hard-to-reach areas, helping ensure comprehensive safety without physical presence and compromising the quality of the monitoring. Read success story

Ng Eng Chung
Geotechnical Instrumentation Specialist, Geomotion Malaysia Sdn Bhd