The Vaisala MD30 mobile detector determines road conditions in support of winter maintenance decisions. Smart and compact, the MD30 measures all key weather parameters that characterize the road surface and can be mounted on snow removal equipment and any other vehicles, such as patrol cars.
The data provided by the MD30 supports more accurate decision-making regarding winter maintenance actions and the optimization of de-icing substance use.
The MD30 is the perfect tool for integration into a dynamic spreader control system, which will determine the amount of de-icing agent for each road section based on the information transmitted by the detector in real time.
Measures the following parameters:
To provide rapid response and high sensitivity in road condition reporting, the MD30 uses an improved, fast-measuring version of Vaisala DSC laser sensor technology.
For situations where external heat sources could interfere with temperature measurements, the sensors that measure the road surface and those that measure parameters in the air can be separated from the MD30 body and placed in other representative locations.
The robust design allows MD30 sensor to be mounted on snow removal equipment and other vehicles. The cast core is resistant to continuous vibration and prevents water ingress. Furthermore, the enclosure has a special double-ventilated structure that directs airflow to protect the window from dirt and splashes.
The MD30 measures the grip (friction coefficient) and other key parameters. Cost-effective, it allows you to use the full potential of your vehicle fleet as a data collection platform. The MD30 is easy to use and maintain. It starts measuring automatically when the vehicle it is mounted on starts moving.
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