Automating Friction Measurement and Applicator Control for Snowplows Status: CompleteReport Date: 03/05/2010 Summary: Researchers developed an automated system that continuously measures the friction coefficient of the pavement and quickly detects any change, activates/deactivates the snowplow applicator based on the friction measurement and applies the appropriate amount of deicing material on the road surface. Final Deliverables: Automated Vehicle Location, Data Recording, Friction Measurement and Applicator Control for Winter Road Maintenance (Report #2010-07) Automating Friction Measurement and Applicator Control for Snowplows (Research Summary) Related Materials: Related Research:
