New MN roadway friction-measuring SAFEPLOW gains traction
The University of Minnesota is touting its new SAFEPLOW research vehicle which measures tire-road friction coefficients. These measurements are then used to control the application of sand or de-icing chemicals. Designed to be mechanically simple and reliable, the device relies on advanced signal-processing techniques to measure friction as a snowplow moves at standard plowing speeds.
The concept is gaining momentum...or should we say "traction"?
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