DESLUMBRA
Definition and programming of effective indicators for roads adequacy associated to the phenomena of frost and glare
Proposal: PPT-390000-2008-2 | Awarded: 18.12.2008
Research project funded by the Ministry of Science and Innovation in the collaborative applied investigation in projects category within research projects within the instrumental line of action of R & D National Plan of R & D 2008-2011, on the definition and programming of effective indicators for roads adequacy associated to the phenomena of frost and glare.
Meteorological and layout variables are analyzed due to the effect they have in the formation of ice on the pavement and the appearance of glare for drivers. There is a definition of the indicators assessing the degree of exposure at each point of the road infrastructure over a year and its relation to the likelihood of frost and glare at each situation. These developments are applied in an integrated information system that evaluates the indicators from lists of layout, terrain model, amount of sunshine and weather variables.
This project is an opportunity for the selection processes of roads as defined in the Planning Studies, to consider relevant new indicators related to road safety on our roads, as well as the effects of glare and ice.
Fidel San Emeterio
Technical Director of Territory Development and Infrastructure
Civil Engineer
