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FORECASTING WINTER ROAD CONDITIONS: A DATA-DRIVEN APPROACH

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Wilson_cornell_0058O_11922.pdf (2.3 MB)
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https://doi.org/10.7298/mw3f-sb57
https://hdl.handle.net/1813/114484
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Author
Wilson, Jeswin
Abstract

Annually, 24% of weather-related vehicle crashes happen on snowy, slushy, or icy roads in the United States. Accurate prediction of road surface temperatures and conditions is crucial for ensuring safe and efficient transportation, especially during winter. In this study, we developed machine learning and computer vision models for predicting road surface temperatures and conditions using historical meteorological and road surface sensor data and images. We implemented machine learning algorithms to build models that can predict road surface temperatures and conditions with high accuracy. We also developed computer vision models to detect real-time road surface conditions, including dry, wet, ice, snow, and slush, based on real-time road surface image data. Integration of temperature prediction models, surface condition prediction models, and computer vision models into existing road weather information system (RWIS) networks has the potential to provide accurate predictive information on road surface temperatures and conditions, enhancing the safety and efficiency of transportation systems, especially in rural communities where there are limited RWIS resources.

Description
105 pages
Date Issued
2023-08
Keywords
computer vision
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machine learning
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road surface temperatures
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road weather information system
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winter road conditions
Committee Chair
Zhang, Ke
Committee Member
Ault, Toby
Orr, David
Degree Discipline
Mechanical Engineering
Degree Name
M.S., Mechanical Engineering
Degree Level
Master of Science
Rights
Attribution 4.0 International
Rights URI
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Type
dissertation or thesis
Link(s) to Catalog Record
https://newcatalog.library.cornell.edu/catalog/16219244

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