Robust Detection of Critical Events in the Context of Railway Security based on Multimodal Sensor Data Fusion

Michael Hubner, Kilian Wohlleben, Martin Litzenberger, Stephan Veigl, Andreas Opitz, Stefan Grebien, Franz Graf, Andreas Haderer, Susanne Rechbauer, Sebastian Poltschak

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Abstract

Effective security surveillance is crucial in the railway sector to prevent security incidents, including vandalism, trespassing, and sabotage. This paper discusses the challenges of maintaining seamless surveillance over extensive railway infrastructure, considering both technological advances and the growing risks posed by terrorist attacks. Based on previous research, this paper discusses the limitations of current surveillance methods, particularly in managing information overload and false alarms that result from integrating multiple sensor technologies. To address these issues, we propose a new fusion model that utilises probabilistic occupancy maps (POMs) and Bayesian fusion techniques. The fusion model is evaluated on a comprehensive data set comprising three use cases with a total of eight real life critical scenarios. We show that with this model the detection accuracy can be increased while simultaneously reducing the false alarms in railway security surveillance systems. This way our approach aims to enhance situational awareness and reduce false alarms, thereby improving the effectiveness of railway security measures.
Original languageEnglish
Article number4118
Number of pages18
JournalSensors
Volume24
Issue number13
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 25 Jun 2024

Research Field

  • Responsive Sensing & Analytics
  • Computer Vision

Keywords

  • sensor data fusion, multi sensor fusion; surveillance of critical infrastructure

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