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Creators:
Uzokwe, Alfred ; Little, Sherri
Uzokwe, Alfred ; Little, Sherri Less -
Corporate Creators:
Pennsylvania. Dept. of Transportation. Bureau of Maintenance and Operations
Subject/TRT Terms:
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Bridge Decks
Bridges--Floors--Testing
Bridges--Snow And Ice Control
Chemical Tests
Corrosion Tests
Deicing
Deicing Chemicals
Deicing Chemicals--Environmental Aspects
Deicing Chemicals--Testing
Road Weather Information Systems
Snow And Ice Control
Sprayers

Resource Type:
Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:
Pennsylvania
OCLC Number:
795362468
Edition:
Final report.
Corporate Publisher:
Pennsylvania. Dept. of Transportation
NTL Classification:
NTL-ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT-Environment Impacts ; NTL-INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS-Road Weather Management ; NTL-SAFETY AND SECURITY-Highway Safety ; NTL-HIGHWAY/ROAD TRANSPORTATION-Pavement Management and Performance ;
Abstract:
This research project evaluated the construction and performance of Boschung’s Fixed Automated

Spray Technology (FAST) system. The FAST system automatically sprays de-icing material on

the bridge when icing conditions are about to occur. The FAST system includes the installation of

a Road Weather Information System (RWIS) to monitor the roadway and weather conditions. The

data collected from the RWIS determines if the de-icing material should be released on the bridge

deck. The roadway sensors are programmed to submit to the RWIS a temperature reading up to

three degrees less than the actual temperature, so the de-icing material is dispensed in anticipation

of icy conditions. The FAST system provides a benefit to the traveling public, since de-icing

materials are deployed at the appropriate time to prevent hazardous road conditions. The

Department would receive a benefit with de-icing material being deployed only when required,

instead of pre-treating in anticipation of freezing conditions.


Format:
PDF
Funding:
2001-056
Collection(s):
US Transportation Collection
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