A01=Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate
A01=Committee on Weather Research for Surface Transportation: The Roadway Environment
A01=Division on Earth and Life Studies
A01=National Research Council
A01=Transportation Research Board
Author_Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate
Author_Committee on Weather Research for Surface Transportation: The Roadway Environment
Author_Division on Earth and Life Studies
Author_National Research Council
Author_Transportation Research Board
Category=WG
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- ISBN 9780309091367
- Dimensions: 178 x 254mm
- Publication Date: 31 Mar 2004
- Publisher: National Academies Press
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
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Weather has broad and significant effects on the roadway environment. Snow, rain, fog, ice, freezing rain, and other weather conditions can impair the ability of drivers to operate their vehicles safely, significantly reduce roadway capacity, and dramatically increase travel times. Multiple roadway activities, from roadway maintenance and construction to shipping, transit, and police operations, are directly affected by inclement weather. Some road weather information is available to users currently, however a disconnect remains between current research and operations, and additional research could yield important safety and economic improvements for roadway users. Meteorology, roadway technology, and vehicle systems have evolved to the point where users could be provided with better road weather information through modern information technologies. The combination of these technologies has the potential to significantly increase the efficiency of roadway operations, road capacity, and road safety. Where the Weather Meets the Road provides a roadmap for moving these concepts to reality.
