Management of roads in winter using CCTV Camera Kido, Hiroshi et al
Language: English Language: French Series: ; topic V-112Publication details: XIth international winter road congress 2002, Sapporo [Japan] / XIe congres international de la viabilite hivernale 2002, Sapporo [Japon]. Paper, 2002Description: 9 sSubject(s): Bibl.nr: VTI 2002.0071Location: Abstract: Sapporo (pop. 1.8 million) has developed as a city central to the politics, economy and culture of Hokkaido. However, its climate is severe. Although at a more southerly latitude than much of North America and Europe, the city is extremely snowy in winter. Annual mean snowfall is nearly 5 m, and the daytime winter temperature can drop below -10 degrees C. Road traffic hindrance in winter has been and remains the most pressing issue for the residents. For this reason, the introduction of cold urban region ITS is a priority in various ITS projects under examination in Sapporo. Such a system would mitigate the effects of snow by ensuring smooth operation of urban infrastructure when road surfaces are frozen or snowfall is heavy. The use of real-time images from CCTV (industrial television) cameras holds particular promise for winter road management of the future. This report outlines major systems that use CCTV cameras.Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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Sapporo (pop. 1.8 million) has developed as a city central to the politics, economy and culture of Hokkaido. However, its climate is severe. Although at a more southerly latitude than much of North America and Europe, the city is extremely snowy in winter. Annual mean snowfall is nearly 5 m, and the daytime winter temperature can drop below -10 degrees C. Road traffic hindrance in winter has been and remains the most pressing issue for the residents. For this reason, the introduction of cold urban region ITS is a priority in various ITS projects under examination in Sapporo. Such a system would mitigate the effects of snow by ensuring smooth operation of urban infrastructure when road surfaces are frozen or snowfall is heavy. The use of real-time images from CCTV (industrial television) cameras holds particular promise for winter road management of the future. This report outlines major systems that use CCTV cameras.