Best Practices for Road Weather Management Version 2.0
Title:
Defrosting America: Advanced Technology for Anti-icing in the USA
Abstract:
Knowledge of chemical freezing point and the state of the road surface are key for anti-icing practices. Types of sensor technologies are discussed. Vaisala's sensor is covered in detail. Thermal mapping is an established technique for deriving the pavement surface temperature relationship of a complete highway network. Forecast thermal maps are also discussed. Thermal mapping is used on interstate highways in Nevada.
Source(s):
Traffic Technology International, Annual Review 2001 issue, Vaisala (United Kingdom). For an electronic copy of this resource, please direct your request to WeatherFeedback@dot.gov.
Date: 2001
Author:
McDonald
Keywords:
Environmental Sensor Station (ESS)
Thermal mapping
Anti-icing/deicing
Winter maintenance
Pavement temperature
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