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Title:

Implementing Snow and Ice Control Research

Abstract:

This paper illustrates and documents how an important element of snow and ice control research progressed and is now the state of the practice. During the past decade, research has made great strides in providing new materials, methods, and equipment for improving the maintenance and safety of transportation facilities. Topping the list of accomplishments is the way governmental agencies are approaching snow and ice control operations. Lack of effective and scientifically based training has hampered progress in the implementation of anti-icing (AI) and road weather information system (RWIS) technologies discovered from Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP) and international scanning tours. AASHTO, recognizing these educational needs, established a pooled-fund study to provide the necessary financial support to develop a national computer-based, AI/RWIS training program for state and local governments.

Source(s):

6th International Symposium on Snow Removal and Ice Control Technology, Transportation Research Circular, No. E-C063

Date: 2004

Author:

Smithson

Keywords:


Snow
Ice/Frost
Anti-icing/deicing
Road Weather Information System (RWIS)
Institutional issues

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