Analysis of a vehicle is performed using multi-dimensional infrared image
data acquired for the vehicle. A component of the vehicle can be
identified within the infrared image data, and the infrared image data
for the component can be analyzed to determine whether any condition(s)
are present on the vehicle. One or more actions can be initiated in
response to a determination that a particular condition is present.
Additionally, visible image data can be used to supplement the infrared
image data. Still further, infrared image data for similar components
imaged concurrently with the component can be used to identify whether
any condition(s) are present on the vehicle. Unlike prior art approaches
in the rail industry, the analysis can be performed on rail vehicles
within a classification yard.