Roadway Ice and Snow Detection using a Novel Infrared Thermography Technology

The research aims to develop a convenient tool that is capable of conducting multi-lane roadway temperature mapping and pavement slippery condition evaluation in winter seasons. With the adoption of infrared and video cameras, the proposed technology will provide accurate and robust measures of road surface temperature and slippery conditions for winter weather severity index evaluation. The research outcomes include (1) an automated infrared-based data acquisition system and (2) a dual-sensory road temperature and slippery condition evaluation system. Furthermore, the team will evaluate the feasibility of machine learning-empowered ice/snow detection algorithms. A series of field experimental tests will be conducted to obtain sufficient real-world data with the developed prototype for technology development and performance evaluation.

Language

  • English

Project

  • Status: Active
  • Funding: $137359
  • Contract Numbers:

    TPF-5(435)

  • Sponsor Organizations:

    Iowa Department of Transportation

    800 Lincoln Way
    Ames, IA  United States  50010
  • Managing Organizations:

    Iowa Department of Transportation

    800 Lincoln Way
    Ames, IA  United States  50010
  • Project Managers:

    Clute, Khyle

  • Performing Organizations:

    Iowa State University, Ames

    Center for Transportation Research and Education
    2711 South Loop Drive, Suite 4700
    Ames, IA  United States  50010-8664
  • Principal Investigators:

    Zhu, Xuan

  • Start Date: 20200601
  • Expected Completion Date: 20230531
  • Actual Completion Date: 0

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 01910294
  • Record Type: Research project
  • Source Agency: Iowa Department of Transportation
  • Contract Numbers: TPF-5(435)
  • Files: RIP, STATEDOT
  • Created Date: Feb 28 2024 1:27PM