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Best Practices for Road Weather Management Version 2.0

Title:

Operator Interface Design of a Lane Awareness System for Snow Removal Operations

Abstract:

Research conducted on two-lane, rural state highway 19 in Minnesota in low visibility conditions. Vehicle-mounted, magnetic, lane-tracking system displaying lane position through a prototype user interface with continuous visual reference to centerline or shoulder line, as well as peripheral modalities (directional seat vibration, peripheral visual displays in windshield corners, and an optional auditory warning). Could result in improved safety of operator and public, improved service levels (mobility) and reduced cost for snow removal operation operations and reduced economic impact on region. (productivity)

Source(s):

6th World Congress on ITS, University of Iowa and 3M Company. For an electronic copy of this resource, please direct your request to WeatherFeedback@dot.gov.

Date: 2000

Author:

Raby, McGehee, Nourse, Bartingale

Keywords:


Maintenance vehicle
Safety
Mobility
Productivity

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