Essays about: "Winter Road Maintenance"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 20 essays containing the words Winter Road Maintenance.

  1. 1. Ice Cold Urban Planning : A Literature Review on Challenges and Strategies in Designing Sustainable Winter Cities

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för arkitektur och samhällsbyggnad (ABE)

    Author : Carlos Huerta; Catrin Axelsson; [2023]
    Keywords : winter cities; sustainable urban planning; accessibility; transportation; winter trails; cold climate; urban design; snow management; literature review; vinterstäder; hållbar stadsplanering; tillgänglighet; transport; vinterleder; kallt klimat; urban design; vitstruktur; litteraturöversikt;

    Abstract : Designing winter cities after the conditions of the winter weather entails unique challenges that require urban planning that is adapted to the specific conditions. One challenge is enabling transportation and accessibility despite heavy snowfall and slippery road surfaces. READ MORE

  3. 2. Evaluation of probabilistic forecasts in Uppsala and its potential use in winter road maintenance

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Luft-, vatten- och landskapslära

    Author : Elisabet Johansson; [2023]
    Keywords : forecast evaluation; ensemble system; MetCoOp; winter road maintenance; snow removal; utvärdering; ensembelprognos; MetCoOp; snöröjning; vinterväghållning;

    Abstract : Efficient winter road maintenance is crucial for safety and societal function during the winter months in Sweden. This report aims to evaluate the MetCoOp ensemble system CMEPS and investigate its potential use as a basis for formulating criteria for snow removal that accounts for forecasted weather. READ MORE

  4. 3. Causes for Single Accidents Among Pedestrians

    University essay from KTH/Transportplanering

    Author : Alba Lunner; Siri Norling; [2023]
    Keywords : Pedestrian; Single accident; Fall accident;

    Abstract : In the traffic environment, pedestrians account for approximately one thirdof injured road users. The vast majority (95%) are single accidents, i.e.,pedestrian falls without any another part involved. READ MORE

  5. 4. Usability of connected vehicle data for local winter road maintenance

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

    Author : Erik Lindgren; [2023]
    Keywords : Winter Road Maintenance; Road Weather; Decision Support Systems;

    Abstract : NIRA is a company based in Linköping and operates within the automotive industry. NIRA's Tire Grip Indicator is one of their products used to create friction values during normal driving conditions. This data is, together with additional sensor information from the vehicle, such as environmental sensors, collected in NIRA's cloud environment RSI. READ MORE

  6. 5. Forecast-based AI Decisions for Winter Road Maintenance

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Johan Alfredéen; [2022]
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    Abstract : In countries with freezing temperatures, proper road maintenance is an important intervention to reduce traffic accidents and fatalities and improves road passability. While de-icing using road salt can be an effective intervention, it may also lead to harmful side effects such as damage to vehicles, groundwater contamination and plant stress. READ MORE