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Talking infrastructure

Trusted expertise and innovative technology that listens for failure of critical infrastructure and slopes to protect livelihoods and lives.

Commercial launch: Research at Loughborough University has produced early warning landslide monitoring technology that is now available from RST Instruments Ltd.

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Early detection of landslides

Award-winning technology with applications for all major infrastructure and distinct applications in the Global South.

A health-check for buried infrastructure

Assessing the health of buried infrastructure using acoustic monitoring to enable targeted and timely interventions.

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Listening to the ground move - a new way of monitoring slopes and buried infrastructure

Applied research expertise

Our experts have worked at the forefront of acoustic infrastructure monitoring for over 20 years, partnering government officials, NGOs and the private sector to deliver far-reaching economic and social impact.

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Neil Dixon

Professor Neil Dixon

Professor of Geotechnical Engineering

  • +44 (0)1509 228542
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Alister Smith

Dr Alister Smith

Lecturer in Civil Engineering

  • +44 (0)1509 565179
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