New Technology Targets Slick Winter Highways
Wednesday, December 18, 2013 - 11:48
in Earth & Climate
Snowplows are getting more intelligent this winter, thanks to a new digital intelligence system that equips them with custom sensors to measure road and weather conditions. The system, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation and designed by the National Center for Atmospheric Research, is intended to reduce accidents and save states millions in winter maintenance costs.