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WEATHER FORECASTING AND WINTER ROAD MAINTENANCE

Anthony Astbury

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This article examines the development of the United Kingdom road sensor network, thermal mapping and site-specific weather forecasts. It describes how automatic weather data gathering systems can suggest or trigger weather-based variable message signs (VMS) and highway control strategies.

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This article examines the development of the United Kingdom road sensor network, thermal mapping and site-specific weather forecasts. It describes how automatic weather data gathering systems can suggest or trigger weather-based variable message signs (VMS) and highway control strategies.

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This article examines the development of the United Kingdom road sensor network, thermal mapping and site-specific weather forecasts. It describes how automatic weather data gathering systems can suggest or trigger weather-based variable message signs (VMS) and highway control strategies.

Key concepts: Transport engineering, Weather forecasting, Surface weather observation, Adverse weather, Meteorology, Hot weather, Intelligent transportation system, Automatic weather station

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