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MDSS Panel Discussion
  • Ray Murphy
  • FHWA, Office of Technical Services


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MDSS PANEL MEMBERS
  • Mike Adams, Wisconsin DOT;


  • Michael Chapman, NCAR/RAL;


  • Luis Azcue Rodríguez and José Carlos, Subdirección General de Conservación - Ministerio de Fomento, Paseo de la Castellana;


  • Alan Hanscom, New Hampshire DOT;


  • Troy Whitworth, Kansas DOT


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"What is the motivation for..."
  • What is the motivation for MDSS implementation?


  • What is your organization’s greatest benefit from utilizing the MDSS technology?


  • What are the costs associated with implementation of AVL technology for MDSS feedback?  Is a manual process for field feedback a viable alternative?
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"Training – involving new staff..."
  • Training – involving new staff – any challenges with the interface; does MDSS change the way staff uses the information?


  • How important is an end-to-end solution, including radar, current observations, associated weather graphics, alerting technology, mobile device support, etc. to fully implementing an MDSS solution within your organization?


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"Could you share with us..."
  • Could you share with us your organizational budgetary concerns in order to support continued advancements in MDSS technology development?


  • User groups use the MDSS system differently – could you share your perspectives on where we can improve the system?


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