Application of the Real-Time Kinematic Global Positioning System in Bridge Safety Monitoring
Publication: Journal of Bridge Engineering
Volume 10, Issue 2
Abstract
A real-time kinematic (RTK) global positioning system (GPS) has been developed and installed on the Humen Bridge (China) for on-line monitoring of bridge deck movement, which may occur as a result of seismic activity, traffic load, and such environmental elements as temperature and wind. This paper presents the main features of the on-line GPS RTK system and its value for on-line safety monitoring.
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Acknowledgments
The work reported here is a part of the “GPS Applications on Highway Safety and Real Time Traffic Management” project, which is jointly sponsored by the Royal Society (UK) and China Natural Science Foundation Committee (NSFC).
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Received: Oct 7, 2002
Accepted: Jan 21, 2004
Published online: Mar 1, 2005
Published in print: Mar 2005
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