Rail operators continually face challenges in monitoring their networks for maintenance, and preventing potentially catastrophic accidents. Earth Observation technology has greatly enhanced our ability to undertake large-area monitoring, yet some challenges persist. This project assesses the synergistic utility of the upcoming CHIME and ROSE-L Copernicus Expansion Missions for a range of railside vegetation monitoring applications. These include mapping tree species and height, as well as identifying risks from tree disease, windthrow and flooding. Airbus is collaborating with UK-based rail operator Network Rail and their French counterpart, the Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNFC Réseau), to provide actionable insights for enhancing lineside management activities.
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