Description
The wheel impact load detector or WILD, a detector that monitors the impact of railed vehicle wheels on the tracks.
Alternative labels
vehicle impact on railway track detector
detector of wheel impact loads
WILD
device to measure impact on track
W.I.L.D.
detector of vehicle impact on railway
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Wheel impact load detector is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Optional knowledge
Wheel impact load detector is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Rail maintenance technician: Rail maintenance technicians execute routine inspections of railway tracks, powerlines, signage stations, switches, and other railway infrastructure. They are also sent out to repair defects quickly, safely, and at any time of the day or night.
References
- Wheel impact load detector – ESCO
