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image of Rust Detection for Telecom Network Towers using Image Processing

Abstract

The escalating expansion of global telecom towers since the 1990s has led to an ageing infrastructure, with towers exceeding 30 years. Rust, a pervasive threat, jeopardizes structural integrity, posing risks of collapse and harm to riggers. Recognizing the importance of innovation in addressing this challenge, rust detection and tower maintenance patents play a crucial role in advancing the field.

This paper focuses on detecting and evaluating rust levels on ageing telecom towers. Beyond addressing the immediate concerns, the objective includes exploring patented technologies in rust detection and prevention. The aim is to amalgamate innovative solutions into the algorithmic framework for automated rust detection, thereby enhancing the robustness and novelty of the proposed approach.

The study involves a comprehensive literature review to identify patented technologies related to rust detection on structures like telecom towers. By integrating patented methods into the image processing code developed in Python, the algorithm gains an edge in accuracy and efficiency. The three-tier classification of rust severity aligns with patented preventative maintenance strategies, ensuring a holistic approach to tower care.

The amalgamation of patented technologies with the image processing code enhances the accuracy of rust detection on telecom towers. The results guide targeted treatments, informed by patented preventative maintenance strategies, including patented rust inhibitors, protective coatings, and corrosion-resistant materials.

This paper introduces an innovative algorithm for rust detection and emphasizes the integration of patented technologies. Incorporating patented solutions into preventative maintenance strategies makes the approach more effective and technologically advanced. This holistic method not only benefits telecom companies in accident prevention and cost reduction but also positions the developed algorithm as a significant contribution to patented rust detection and tower maintenance technologies.

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Rust Detection for Telecom Network Towers using Image Processing
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  • Article Type:     Research Article
Keywords: Rust Detection ; corrosion treatment ; color analysis ; roughness analysis ; telecom tower ; HSV color Space

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