Recommended Citation
Baldwin, M., K. Hoogewind, D. Snyder, M. Price, and R. J. Trapp. Assessment and Recommendations for Using High-Resolution Weather Information to Improve Winter Maintenance Operations. Publication FHWA/IN/JTRP-2013/22. Joint Transportation Research Program, Indiana Department of Transportation and Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 2013. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284315224DOI
10.5703/1288284315224
Abstract
A variety of methods for obtaining detailed analyses regarding the timing and duration of winter weather across the state of Indiana for multiple seasons were compared and evaluated during this project. Meteorological information from sources such as surface reporting stations, National Weather Service radars, and three-dimensional weather analysis and prediction systems were utilized in this work. In addition, daily weather forecasts were provided by students at Purdue University during the 2012-13 winter season. These forecasts supplemented the weather forecast information already in use at INDOT. Purdue weather forecasts were systematically evaluated during this project. The results from these assessments are provided in this report, along with a set of recommendations for sources of detailed weather information to be utilized by INDOT in future winter seasons.
Report Number
FHWA/IN/JTRP-2013/22
Keywords
winter maintenance, road weather analysis, road weather forecasting
SPR Number
3718
Performing Organization
Joint Transportation Research Program
Sponsoring Organization
Indiana Department of Transportation
Publisher Place
West Lafayette, Indiana
Date of this Version
11-2013