WEATHER FORECASTING AND WINTER ROAD MAINTENANCE
Anthony Astbury
Abstract
Anthony Astbury
Abstract
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.
A significance statement is not available in the OpenAlex record.
A contribution statement is not available in the OpenAlex record.
Method details are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.
Findings are not separately available in the OpenAlex metadata.
Limitations are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.
Application details are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.
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