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Title:

FORETELL: Some Findings and their Research Implications

Abstract:

FORETELL is a multi-state, public-private partnership which has sought to integrate ITS with advanced weather systems prediction. FORETELL participants proposed a self-sustaining road and weather information system, fully integrated with a wider basket of ITS services. The integration goal was pursued through the development of a parallel roadway event reporting system -- the Condition Acquisition Reporting System (CARS) -- that is also being deployed in several U.S. states. This paper discusses this original vision, and the extent of its practical realization to date. FORETELL's aim is to deliver the benefits of advanced weather systems and ITS to travelers, shippers and transportation system operators across North America. Envisioned is a widely-accessible, real-time road and weather information system supporting seamless information sharing. Institutional and technical barriers have each influenced progress toward FORETELL goals.

Source(s):

11th Annual ITS America Meeting, Weather: Making it a National Priority in Surface Transportation, Castle Rock Consultants

https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/weather/publications/its_america.pdf

Date: 2001

Author:

Davies, Choudhry, Canales

Keywords:


Decision support
Weather Information
Institutional issues

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