Using Real-Time Road Condition Measurements for Automated Winter Road Maintenance

The specific winter maintenance measures (such as plowing or applying liquid deicing agents, salt blends or sand) that are most appropriate for a particular section of road will depend on the road’s precise condition. Since not applying enough deicing material will leave the road unsafe, snowplow operators typically use more than is actually necessary, resulting in wasted resources and highway runoff that pollutes the surrounding environment.