INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE & WORKSHOP ONWINTER MAINTENANCE AND SURFACE TRANSPORTATION WEATHER Fort Collins, CO April 25 -27, 2016
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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE & WORKSHOP ONSession 1: COST BENEFIT OF WINTER MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES | ||
 Dave Bergner | The Impact of Economic, Technological and Environmental Changes on Winter Maintenance Operations Plans and Policies: Adapting to the “New Normal” Watch the Presentation Read the Summary View a PDF of the PowerPoint Presentation |  |
 Bret Hodne | Results Based Benefits of Integrating Technology Into a Winter Operations Program Watch the Presentation Read the Summary View a PDF of the PowerPoint Presentation |  |
Session 2: LARGE VOLUME SNOW CONTROL | ||
 Masaru Matsuzawa | Recent Changes in Pressure Patterns and Their Regional Occurrence at Times of Heavy Snowfall and Blizzard Events in Hokkaido, Japan Watch the Presentation Read the Summary View a PDF of the PowerPoint Presentation |  |
 Noriaki Ohara | Evaluation of Winter Weather in Wyoming based on Numerical Weather Modeling for Snow Fence System Design Watch the Presentation Read the Summary View a PDF of the PowerPoint Presentation |  |
 Satoshi Omiya | Outline of the Automated Continuous Snowdrift Transport Rate Observation System and Analysis of the Conditions Necessary for Drifting Snow to Occur in Light of Meteorological Factors Watch the Presentation Read the Summary View a PDF of the PowerPoint Presentation |  |
 Hritotaka Takechi | Influence of Roadside Environment and Road Structures on Blowing-Snow-Induced Visibility Hindrance on Winter Roads: Analysis using the results of weather observations by a visibility observation vehicle during blowing snow. Watch the Presentation Read the Summary View a PDF of the PowerPoint Presentation |  |
Session 3: BEST PRACTICES TO REDUCE THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF WINTER MAINTENANCE | ||
 Andrew Betts | Identification of Salt Vulnerable Areas: A Critical Step in Road Salt Management Watch the Presentation Read the Summary View a PDF of the PowerPoint Presentation |  |
 Ted Reeler | Innovative Uses of Maintenance Decision Support Systems as a Research Tool for Analysing Winter Road Salt Usage Watch the Presentation Read the Summary View a PDF of the PowerPoint Presentation |  |
 Kenji Sato | Laboratory and Field Evaluation of a Chloride-free Material for Snow and Ice Control Watch the Presentation Read the Summary View a PDF of the PowerPoint Presentation |  |
Session 4: THE APPLICATION OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN DECISION SUPPORT FOR WINTER OPERATIONS | ||
 Anissa Gerard | Automated Vehicle Decision Support System (AVDSS) for Inclement Weather Watch the Presentation Read the Summary View a PDF of the PowerPoint Presentation |  |
 Joris Kinable | Plowing the Streets of Pittsburgh: A Dynamic Route Planning Approach Watch the Presentation Read the Summary View a PDF of the PowerPoint Presentation |  |
 Tetsuya Kokubu | Drivers’ Decision-Making Supported by the Snow Visibility Information System Watch the Presentation Read the Summary View a PDF of the PowerPoint Presentation |  |
 James Zollweg | Adaptive Snow Plow Routing Using Genetic Algorithm Artificial Intelligence Watch the Presentation Read the Summary View a PDF of the PowerPoint Presentation |  |
Session 6: ASSESSING ROAD SURFACE AND ROAD WEATHER CONDITIONS | ||
 Jeremy Duensing | RWIS Automated Advisory System: Centralized Advisory System for the Control of Dynamic Message Signs Watch the Presentation Read the Summary View a PDF of the PowerPoint Presentation |  |
 Naoto Takahashi | Difference in Remote Road Surface Sensor Performance by Pavement Type Watch the Presentation Read the Summary View a PDF of the PowerPoint Presentation |  |
 Roberto Tokunaga | Study on Winter Road Surface Friction Characteristics and Their Reproducibility Watch the Presentation Read the Summary View a PDF of the PowerPoint Presentation |  |
 Torgeir Vaa | ROSTMOS - Remote Sensing Techniques to Monitor Driving Conditions in Wintertime Watch the Presentation Read the Summary View a PDF of the PowerPoint Presentation |  |
 Choong Heon Yang | Feasible Experiment to Predict Road Surface Temperature using Vehicle Ambient Temperature Sensor Watch the Presentation Read the Summary View a PDF of the PowerPoint Presentation |  |
 Steven Cook | Connected Vehicle Winter Weather Maintenance Advanced Technologies/Management for Motorist Advisories and Warnings Watch the Presentation Read the Summary View a PDF of the PowerPoint Presentation |  |
Session 7: INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS AND EQUIPMENT FOR SNOW AND ICE CONTROL | ||
 Mallory Crow | Determining the In-Field Life Span of Various Types of Plow Blades and the Potential Cost Benefits Associated with Implementing a Specialty Blade Instead of a Standard Flame Harden Steel Blade Watch the Presentation Read the Summary View a PDF of the PowerPoint Presentation |  |
Mallory Crow | Determining the Potential Cost Benefits of Utilizing a Truck with a Tow behind Plow when compared to a Truck with a Standard Front Plow and a Mid-mounted Wing Plow Watch the Presentation Read the Summary View a PDF of the PowerPoint Presentation | |
Torgeir Vaa | System for On-Board Weighing on Maintenance Trucks Watch the Presentation Read the Summary View a PDF of the PowerPoint Presentation | |
Session 8: POLICY AND MANAGEMENT FOR WINTER MAINTENANCE AND WEATHER SERVICES | ||
 Jeffrey Hickman | A Pilot Naturalistic Driving Study on Fatigue in Winter Maintenance Operations Watch the Presentation Read the Summary View a PDF of the PowerPoint Presentation |  |
 Jin Guk Kim | Methodology for Locational Priority of Fixed Automated Spray Technology (FAST) Sites using Analytic Hierarchy Process Watch the Presentation Read the Summary View a PDF of the PowerPoint Presentation |  |
 Wilfrid Nixon | Evaluating the Use of Web-based Systems to Manage Policy Documentation in Winter Maintenance Watch the Presentation Read the Summary View a PDF of the PowerPoint Presentation |  |
