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Title:

A Survey of Anti-icing Practice in Virginia

Abstract:

This study documents the Virginia Department of Transportation's anti-icing practice so that development of a coordinated statewide plan for implementing anti-icing technology can be considered. The researcher surveyed VDOT managers to determine the use of anti-icing technology. This report uses anecdotal survey information to assess the effectiveness of various anti-icing techniques used within VDOT. The report concludes that where anti-icing practice has been implemented on a widespread basis, the results validate the findings of the FHWA Study TE 28 and the anti-icing experiences of other states.

Source(s):

Virginia Transportation Research Council, Prepared for the Virginia DOT and the University of Virginia in cooperation in the FHWA, VTRC 98-R19

http://www.virginiadot.org/vtrc/main/online_reports/pdf/98-r19.pdf

Date: 1997

Author:

Roosevelt

Keywords:


Anti-icing/deicing chemicals
Snow
Ice/Frost
Winter maintenace
Weather information
Forecast/Prediction
Precipitation

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