1	"Paul Pisano" Paul Pisano, FHWA Gabe Guevara, FHWA Mike Chapman, National Center for Atmospheric Research July 27, 2011
2	Overview of Webinar Purpose Provide an update on USDOT efforts to build the link between the Connected Vehicle and Road Weather Management Agenda Introduction to Road Weather Management and how it relates to connected vehicles Paul Pisano, FHWA "Integrating Mobile Observations" project overview Gabriel Guevara, FHWA The Vehicle Data Translator and related applications Michael Chapman, National Center for Atmospheric Research Discussion
3	Weather & Roads – Safety
4	Weather & Roads – Economy & Environment Trucking delays due to weather = $3.1billion/yr for the 50 largest cities Lost commerce due to snow closures = $10billion/day More than $2billion/yr is spent on snow and ice control by State DOTs Weather accounts for 25% of non-recurring congestion Chemicals affect watersheds, air quality and infrastructure
5	Road Weather Management Goal – Improve mobility and safety by alleviating the impacts of weather on the surface transportation system “Anytime, Anywhere Road Weather Information” is the program’s mission This includes current and predicted information about weather’s affect on roads… … and the decision support tools to aid road users and operators to make effective decisions, e.g., When to pre-treat roads for snow & ice control When to post traveler advisories (fog, floods, rain, snow, etc.)
6	Achieving the Program’s Goal
7	Weather Tailored for Winter Maintenance
8	The Clarus System – fixed sensors Over 75% of State DOTs (c.95% of the Nation’s sensors)
9	The Clarus System – fixed sensors Over 75% of State DOTs (c.95% of the Nation’s sensors)
10	The Clarus System – fixed sensors Over 75% of State DOTs (c.95% of the Nation’s sensors)
11	ITS Strategic Research Plan 2010-2014 A Truly Multimodal and Connected Effort Program Vision To research and facilitate a national, multimodal surface transportation system that features a connected transportation environment around vehicles of all types, the infrastructure, and portable devices to serve the public good by leveraging technology to maximize safety, mobility, and environmental performance. Plan developed with full participation by all surface transportation modal administrations as well as with significant interaction with multi-modal stakeholders.
12	Connected Vehicles & Road Weather
13	Connected Vehicles & Weather – Vision Obtain a thorough picture of current weather and road conditions by including mobile sources Higher resolution observations that spatially augment fixed sensors Take advantage of existing standards and on-board sensors Improve weather-related decision support tools to mitigate safety and mobility impacts of weather Based on ability to better detect and forecast road weather and pavement conditions
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16	Work Completed to Date Noblis conducted two analyses along the Dulles Toll Road (2006) Exploratory look at mobile observing National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) was tasked to develop the Vehicle Data Translator (VDT) Feasibility study (2007) VDT Ver1.0 completed in July, 2009 VDT Ver2.0 completed in July, 2010 VDT Ver3.0 development underway Development Test Environment in Detroit Source of most of the probe data for the VDT development New work will use data from State DOTs, NCAR
17	Stakeholder Coordination Next Road Weather Management Stakeholder Coordination Meeting: September 7-9 Albuquerque, NM Let me know if you want to be added to our contact list
18	FHWA Road Weather Mgmt. Team Paul Pisano, Team Leader Dale Thompson FHWA Office of Operations USDOT RITA, JPO 202-366-1301 202-366-4876 Roemer Alfelor C.Y. David Yang FHWA Office of Operations FHWA Off. of Operations R&D 202-366-9242 202-493-3284 Gabriel Guevara Ray Murphy FHWA Office of Operations FHWA Resource Center (IL) 202-366-0754 708-283-3517
19	IMO Project Overview – Gabe Guevara Background on the Integrating Mobile Observations (IMO) Project Partnering States Current Status
20	Vehicle-based Probe Data
21	VDT Data Processing-Overview
22	Invitation for Partnership with States NCAR requested expressions of interest last fall (2010) Scope of Work Funding assistance / Grant Pooled Funds and Consortia were targeted: Aurora, Connected Vehicles, Clear Roads, MDSS A handful of states expressed interest: Idaho Minnesota Nevada South Dakota
23	Partnership with States… Selection based on: Fleet Maturity of the maintenance ITS program Integration of mobile obs into state’s application – MMS, MDSS, MODSS, TIS…. Other factors/synergies (multi-state, corridor, etc.) Willingness to make data and lessons learned widely available /open source
24	Selected States Minnesota Nevada
25	Minnesota… Why Mature AVL/MDSS program Relatively new fleet Strong upper management support Strong workplan Significant # of vehicles fitted for the test Proposed integration with MDSS, MMS, TIS Ability to collect desired data parameters (from CAN-Bus and add-on sensors)
26	Minnesota…. Project Team: Champion: Steve Lund Project Manager: Curt Pape Consultant: Ameritrak, LLC NCAR: Dr. Sheldon Drobot & Mike Chapman, Brice Lambi FHWA: Paul Pisano & Gabe Guevara
27	Project Status / Details Ameritrak is the AVL provider; has already developed and tested the prototype system: Mounting brackets Wiring harnesses Mobile Computing Device AVL/GPS CAN-Bus Interface Interface with external sensors, etc… MN uses Cellular as its communication platform By October, 2011: 140-160 Snowplow vehicles collecting and sending data to: NCAR Clarus Prototype Data Environment - DCM
28	FHWA / NCAR / MnDOT Parameter List
29	FHWA / NCAR / MnDOT Parameter List (continued)
30	AT500 Transponder Data Acquisition (DAQ)
31	AT500 Transponder
32	2010 International MaxxForce Truck Fleet
33	2010 International MaxxForce Truck Fleet
34	2010 International MaxxForce Truck Fleet
35	AT500 MDT Main Screen
36	AT500 MDT Road Conditions Input
37	AT500 MDT Maps: Meridian Forecast
38	Nevada Why Actively pursuing an AVL/MDSS program Fleet adds variety to the study (different manufacturer) Strong upper management support Strong proposal Potential corridor-wide participation (I-80 corridor) Strong partnership with academia (Univ. Nevada-Reno) Proposed integration with MDSS, MMS, TIS Ability to collect desired data parameters (from CAN-Bus and add-on sensors)
39	Nevada Project Team Champion: Rick Nelson Project Manager: Denise Inda Consultant: University of Nevada Reno Dr. Jeff LaCombe Dr. Eric Wang NCAR: Dr. Sheldon Drobot & Mike Chapman, Brice Lambi FHWA: Paul Pisano & Gabe Guevara
40	Data Being Gathered NV IMO Project (UNR/NDOT) General Data GPS Date, time, location, bearing, speed, altitude, accuracy Road Conditions Road surface temperature Vehicle accelerations (surface friction) Road condition images (camera) Atmospheric Conditions Pressure, temperature, relative humidity, dew point Wind speed and direction Vehicle & Equipment Data Speed, brake status, engine intake air temperature & pressure Spreader and plow status Steering, traction control, ABS, yaw, accelerations, emissions data, engine data, headlight and wiper status
41	Two Vehicle Types Based in NV Districts 2 & 3 Along I-80 Corridor
42	Various Weather & MDSS Data Parameters
43	What is next… This project will be completed April 2012 Interim update will be given at the Road Weather Management Stakeholder Meeting in September Further refinements to the VDT Follow-on work with these or other states Refinement of Standards and communication protocols Work with the OEM’s to be able to access the metadata for the parameter ID’s Continue to cooperate with the Connected-Vehicle efforts, i.e., feed data into Clarus, the Research Development Environment, and collaborate with appropriate Dynamic Mobility efforts.
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