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RAL | | Maintenance Decision Support System (MDSS)
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Office of Transportation Operations (HOTO) initiated a program in 2001 aimed at developing a winter road Maintenance Decision Support System (MDSS). The MDSS project goal is to develop a prototype capability that: Capitalizes on existing road and weather data ...
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Science and the Environment Bulletin: Smarter Roads Mean Safer Roads
Knowing in advance when black ice or other slippery conditions are on the horizon allows maintenance crews to apply salt before ice and snow bond with the pavement—the condition responsible for reducing the grip between rubber and road. This proactive approach to winter road maintenance is ...
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NCAR Technology: Applications, Technology Development, and Technology Transfer
Current research emphases include hazards related to winter weather and turbulence, forecasting and prediction, ceiling and visibility, and work ... aviation hazards, other NCAR programs focus on such societally important issues as winter road maintenance decisions. Laboratories & Programs The Research Applications Laboratory Dr. Brant Foote: Lab Director, ...
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RAL | technology | Decision Support Systems
Pentagon. MDSS a tool for decision support for winter road maintenance managers. LLWAS used to warn of microbursts that could be hazardous to aircraft ... , safeguard human health, reduce the impacts of natural disasters, and increase economic productivity. Maintenance Decision Support System (MDSS) route view screen. Weather Support to Deicing Decision Making (WSDDM ...
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Seboomook Management Plan Criticized for Favoring Motorized Recreation
Mile Road to Seboomook Dam; the Roll Dam Road; and the road from Seboomook Dam to the Golden Road. Major users include fishermen, boaters, campers and hunters. In winter, the South Seboomook Road is a ... specifically discuss roads and access issues. Smith stated that the bureau would be developing a road maintenance plan to get the South Seboomook and Roll Dam roads in "overall good condition by ...
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EcoIQ Magazine On Transportation
Finds Inadequate Road Maintenance (Winter 2002) Congestion Driven By Sprawl (Winter 2002) Gas Guzzlers Drive Off With Billions (Winter 2002) Growing Pains Encourage Growing Smart (Winter 2002) ... Winter 1999) Public Transit Use Grows Again (Winter 1999) Bikeway Paved With Recycled Tires (Winter 1999) Study Finds Inadequate Road Maintenance (Winter 1999) Federal Initiatives To Help Communities (Winter ...
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Environmental Impacts of Transportation
A major portion of local property taxes is used for road widening, new roads, road maintenance, street lights, parking, signs, traffic ... leave a residue of zinc and other pollutants, as they wear. Road salt is added to the mix in the winter. Hard pavements, streets and parking lots often provide direct conduits to ...
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EcoIQ Magazine Winter 1999 News Briefs
EcoIQ Magazine Winter 1999 News Briefs News Briefs: Seeking Suggestions For Sprawl Study U.S. Photovoltaic Use Up ... . Study Finds Inadequate Road Maintenance Costs Drivers A Bundle Maryland motorists are dodging more potholes these days, but Maryland transportation agencies have spent most of the money available for maintenance to expand highways ...
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Winter Pollution
Denver's Winter High Pollution Season (HPS) Winter Pollutants Red/Blue Advisories Current Conditions Measuring ... and about 60 percent of the particulate matter problem (road dust, tailpipe emissions, street sanding, etc.). Approximately 30 ... maintain your vehicle through regular oil changes and regular maintenance service intervals suggested by the vehicle manufacturer. A ...
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road salt symposium | The Freshwater Society
This year's conference also shed light on the damages caused by road salt and other ... to the following organizations and individuals whom have made diligent efforts to change their winter maintenance practices or educational programs to have less impacts on our environment.  Their work ...
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