Test and Validation of a Model for Forecasting Frost on Bridges

Project Details
STATUS

Completed

START DATE

04/01/04

END DATE

12/31/04

RESEARCH CENTERS InTrans, CWIMS
SPONSORS

Minnesota Department of Transportation

Researchers
Principal Investigator
Peter Taylor

Director, CP Tech Center

About the research

This project will complete the testing and deployment of an advanced system for forecasting frost on bridges in Iowa by application to four bridges in central Iowa. Our method employs a widely used research and operational numerical model for weather forecasting and includes a bridge-surface temperature balance equation for specific forecasts of bridge surface temperature.

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