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Title:

Road Weather Forecasting and Observations: Assessment of Current Capabilities and Future Trends

Abstract:

This document provides a high level discussion of various weather observation and forecasting capabilities and attempts to present the information in a straightforward manner as an aid to State DOT personnel who often have to evaluate competing road weather observing and forecasting services. After reading this document, State DOT maintenance administrators should have a better understanding of what should and could be provided by commercial weather service providers.

Source(s):

NCAR, Prepared for FHWA

https://trid.trb.org/View/850225

Date: 2004

Author:

NCAR

Keywords:


Weather information

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