This case study is a pioneering project led by Professor Hannes Grabe, Head of the Department and Chair of Railway Engineering at the University of Pretoria. The article showcases the application of Move Solutions’ advanced technology for the real-time and long-term monitoring of a railway viaduct in Pretoria, South Africa.The railway sector in South Africa is on the cusp of a transformative era, with Transnet objectives and government investments bolstering its development. The University of Pretoria, in collaboration with key industry stakeholders, is pioneering Railway Engineering advancements in Africa.

The Colosseum is a historical structure of inestimable cultural value both for Italy and for the whole world. It is, therefore, necessary to preserve and protect the structural integrity of the historic structures that are incorporated into a constantly developing urban context such as that of the Italian capital. A tender has been announced by the “Ministry of Cultural Heritage” and the contracting authority for the project is the “Parco Archeologico del Colosseo“. The aim of this monitoring project is to be the pilot project for processing the monitoring of the Colosseum and verifying the satellite data already acquired and being studied on the ground.

This project has been conducted by Academy Geomatics Ltd in collaboration with the North York Moors National Park Authority. The goal was to establish a comprehensive, real-time monitoring system to assess the behaviour of a landslip along the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, in order to ensure the safety and longevity of this crucial transportation link. Finding a suitable location for a total station proved challenging, as there wasn’t a spot that was both clear of the train tracks and had a view of the landslip. The valley offered limited stable ground for securing reference prisms. Moreover, the dense ferns and bracken, growing over a meter tall during summer, posed a risk of blocking the line of sight.