System and method for installation of train detection apparatus

A method for providing a calibration angle, the method comprising:

• determining, by a processor, a train tracks angle with respect to a defined angle based on an image captured of an installation site;
• obtaining, from a sensor for an apparatus, an apparatus angle with respect to the defined angle;
• determining, by the processor, a calibration angle based on the train tracks angle and the apparatus angle;
• and
• sending, by the processor, the calibration angle to align the apparatus to the train tracks to substantially match the defined angle.

A method for providing a calibration angle angle alignment, the method comprising:

• determining, by a processor, a reference object angle of a reference object with respect to a reference angle from an image;
• determining, by the processor, an installation object angle of an installation object with respect to the reference angle;
• determining, by the processor, a calibration angle between the reference object and the installation object based on the reference object angle and the installation object angle;
• and
• sending, by the processor, the calibration angle to align the installation object.