To maintain the reliability, availability, and sustainability of electricity supply, electricity
companies regularly perform visual inspections on their transmission and distribution …

To secure uninterrupted distribution of electricity, effective monitoring and maintenance of
power lines are needed. This literature review article aims to give a wide overview of the …

Traditional methods of detecting and mapping utility poles are inefficient and costly because
of the demand for visual interpretation with quality data sources or intense field inspection …

Abstract Electrical Transmission System Operators (TSO) are trusted with ensuring the safety
and reliability of transmission infrastructure which can span thousands of kilometers …

A review of the current state-of-the-art computer vision applied to the management of power
transmission lines is presented. It covers the highest value applications for electric utilities …

The broken strand of overhead ground wire (OGW), which is mainly caused by lightning
strikes or the vibration of OGW, can lead to serious damage to the power grid system. Power …

The periodic monitoring of energy lines to lessen the impacts of threats and to destroy the
potential risks against the power transmission lines (PTL) is highly important. The risks can …

High-voltage transmission lines are the main facilities for power transmission, and they are
mainly composed of aluminum conductor steel-reinforced (ACSR). Over long-term outdoor …

We present an evaluation of stereo vision and laser‐based range sensing for rotorcraft
unmanned aerial vehicle (RUAV) obstacle avoidance. Our focus is on sensors that are …

Power transmission and distribution networks frequently face issues, especially in harsh
environments, leading to high maintenance costs and the need for uninterrupted electricity …