B Gleeson
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B Gleeson is a leading researcher in railway infrastructure monitoring, with a primary focus on the application of terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) for rail track geometry extraction. Their major contribution lies in developing methods to detect and monitor critical track geometry from static TLS systems deployed at platform level, enabling non-contact, high-precision assessments for maintenance and safety. Gleeson’s most-cited work, "Extracting Rail Track Geometry from Static Terrestrial Laser Scans for Monitoring Purposes" (2014, 29 citations), demonstrates the capabilities of both phased-based and hybrid time-of-flight scanners in capturing rail geometry. This research has been foundational for advancing remote sensing in railway engineering, offering a practical alternative to traditional manual inspection methods. Gleeson’s work is notable for bridging geomatics and civil engineering, providing a data-driven approach to infrastructure asset management. Their findings continue to influence studies on automated track monitoring and structural health assessment, making Gleeson a key figure in the evolving field of railway geospatial analysis.
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