Meteorlogix Experience 2005-2006

Kent MayerAssistant chief Maintenance

EngineerNevada Department of

Transportation

Maintenance Decision Support System (MDSS) 2006 Annual Stakeholder Meeting Falls Church, Virginia

August 10-11, 2006

Background60 sites old DTN technology from 1996 to 200335 sites of new Weather Sentry technologyStand alone sites not networkedPrimarily at remote Maintenance stations that were dial-up to NDOT network.

Weather Sentry online

Service available January 10, 2006.15 accounts established3 pavement forecast sites.Only six of the accounts were utilized

AdvantagesNot tied to a fixed siteAccessible from alternate locations (home, other offices, wyfi)Cost for increased flexibility less than paying for fixed system.Added pavement forecasts that did not have from fixed system.Rudimentary treatment options recommended

Challenges

Service initiated late in the season.Communications, planning, training and documentation.Acceptance of new technologies.Procedures on verification on pavement forecastsTreatment options did not have what if capabilities.