Weigh-In-Motion (WIM) Sensor and Controller Operation and Performance Comparsion
The Kistler weigh in motion (WIM) sensors use a piezo-quartz technology to determine the weight of the vehicle as it passes over the sensors. They cost about $24K per lane to install. The Intercomp WIM sensors use a strain gauge type technology for determining the weight of the vehicle. This research would compare the accuracy and long term performance of both sensors. Then knowing the cost and the performance life of the sensors the study team can compare the data quality and the life cycle cost of the sensors and select the optimum technology.
Language
- English
Project
- Status: Active
- Funding: $288351
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Contract Numbers:
99008 WO#182
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Sponsor Organizations:
395 John Ireland Boulevard
MS 330
Saint Paul, MN United States 55155 -
Project Managers:
Holdhusen, Bruce
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Performing Organizations:
Center for Transportation Studies
University of Minnesota
500 Washington Avenue SE, TSB 200
Minneapolis, MN United States 55118 -
Principal Investigators:
Gupta, Diwakar
- Start Date: 20150805
- Expected Completion Date: 0
- Actual Completion Date: 0
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Data quality; Life cycle costing; Performance; Sensors; Weigh in motion scales
- Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Freight Transportation; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Vehicles and Equipment;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01582735
- Record Type: Research project
- Source Agency: Minnesota Department of Transportation
- Contract Numbers: 99008 WO#182
- Files: RIP, STATEDOT
- Created Date: Dec 3 2015 1:23PM