recap of panels 2b, 3, 4a, 4b ms. cynthia nelson, ofcm mr. gary nelson, mitretek mr. floyd hauth,...
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Recap of Panels 2B, 3, 4A, 4BRecap of Panels 2B, 3, 4A, 4B
Ms. Cynthia Nelson, OFCMMr. Gary Nelson, MITRETEK
Mr. Floyd Hauth, OFCM (STC)Mr. Donald Carver, OFCM
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Weather Information for Surface Transportation
Weather Information for Surface Transportation
Panel 2B
Commercial Capabilities, Services
and
Initiatives
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Panel 2B MembershipPanel 2B Membership
Moderator: Ms. Sandy Thompson; NWA TV Committee
Rapporteur: Col (sel) David Smarsh, DOD-USAFMs. Cynthia Nelson, OFCM
Panelists: Dr. Greg Forbes, The Weather ChannelMs. Maria Pirone, Commercial Weather
ServicesAssociation / Weather Services,
Inc.Mr. Mike Smith, Weather Data, Inc.Mr. Edwin Bowers, Smart Routes
SystemMr. Rip Coleman, SONALYSTS
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Panel 2B - Key ResultsPanel 2B - Key Results
• Public/Private Partnership is critical to successful progression from infancy to full operational capability for all entities
• The traveling public should continue to have access to free weather information and they expect to see pinpoint forecast in the future
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Panel 2B - Key ResultsPanel 2B - Key Results
• DOTs need pinpoint forecast and decision-making tools that directly utilize weather information and roadway conditions to recommend actions
• Science of weather will rise to expectations and needs of customers– Mesoscale models still need improvement to address
surface transportation– Require good high-resolution weather observations– Need human forecaster interpretations and sanity check
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Panel 2B - Key ResultsPanel 2B - Key Results
• Education of all sides (user and providers) is important for the successful development and use of surface transportation weather products
• Key is to take data and make useful information out of it– Users need relevant information to make decisions– Standardize formats for all data services and
communications – Centralized collection / quality control of data
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Panel 3
Technical Risks
and
Challenges
Weather Information for Surface Transportation
Weather Information for Surface Transportation
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Panel 3 MembershipPanel 3 Membership
Moderator: Mr. Kenneth Kobetsky, AASHTO
Rapporteur: Mr. Michael Neyland, OFCM (STC)Mr. Gary Nelson, MITRETEK
Panelists: Prof. Leon Osborne, University of North Dakota
Mr. Bill Mahoney, National Center forAtmospheric Research
Dr. Paul Jovanis, Pennsylvania State University
Mr. Bradley Skarpness, Battelle
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Key Discussion Results - Leon OsborneKey Discussion Results - Leon Osborne
• DSSs have made dramatic evolution last 5 years--impacts of internet– Risks: Limits to numerical weather
prediction• Recognize limits• Use human oversight = human in the loop
for tailoring and sanity check
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Key Discussion Results - Leon OsborneKey Discussion Results - Leon Osborne
– Risks: One size does NOT fit all applications• Tailoring• Effective data exchange (standards)
– Initiative: Increase awareness across disciplines of transportation and meteorology
– Initiative: Parallel R&D in meteorology and transportation
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Key Discussion Results - Bill Mahoney
• Four major areas:– Weather diagnosis and forecast
• Need “misoscale” - meters > km horizontal / 2 m vertical domain
– Weather data acquisition• National access (standards, roles)• Collect all observational data
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Key Discussion Results - Bill Mahoney
– Decision Support Systems• User community is diverse• Must respond to bottom-up need to
be accepted by users• Evolutionary change to work process
– Long-term, multi-faceted R&D must be established
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Key Discussion Results - Paul Jovanis
• Problem: NOT in sync with state ITS architecture
• Successful collaboration– Trusted / familiar investigator– College and research center support
• Challenge: cultural differences in meteorology and transportation disciplines
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Key Discussion Results - Brad Skarpness• Four evaluations• Objectives:
– Added value from new information– Measure change in behavior– Impact on transportation performance
• Problems:– Market penetration limited in new ITS– Measuring crash impact, needs long study
period
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Panel 4A
Government Decision Support
Capabilities and Services
Weather Information for Surface Transportation
Weather Information for Surface Transportation
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Panel 4A MembershipPanel 4A Membership
Moderator: Ms. Shelley J. Row, DOT- FHWA
Rapporteur: Mr. Floyd Hauth, OFCM (STC)Dr. Wayne Estabrooks, DOD-USN
Panelists: Mr. Louis Lombardo, NHTSA Mr. Paul Pisano, DOT-FHWAMr. Richard Wagoner, NCARMr. Edward Brigham, DOT-RSPAMr. Jack Requa, WMATAMr. Emil Wolanin, Montgomery
CountyAdvanced Traffic Management
System
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• Improve Transportation operations and outcomes– Advanced DSS applications– Open environmental info systems– National highway infostructure– Dedicated surface transportation research
program
Panel 4A - Key ResultsPanel 4A - Key Results
Vision
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• Federal: manage core R&D and deliver core services
• Private: Tailor info for DSS; value added
• State DOTs: govern direction and focus
• R&D Organizations: free and open access to results of R&D
Suggested Public / Private Roles
Panel 4A - Key ResultsPanel 4A - Key Results
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• Advance strategic goals and avoid duplication
• Specify weather info needs
• Identify new multimodal R&D through partnerships
• Implement multimodal products from R&D through partnerships
Panel 4A - Key ResultsPanel 4A - Key Results
RSPA
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• Catalyst for Federal/Private partnerships– ITWS– USWRP– Remote sensing with NASA
Panel 4A - Key ResultsPanel 4A - Key Results
RSPA
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• User of Weather Services
• Use best info to keep buses and rails running– Many decisions based on weather reports– Need projections for smallest areas
possible + updates
Panel 4A - Key ResultsPanel 4A - Key Results
WMATA
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• Weather effects: Congestion, transit delays, safety, agency resources
• Managing weather impacts– Use all available sources– Plan and prepare– Improve scheduling and deployment
Panel 4A - Key ResultsPanel 4A - Key Results
Montgomery County Advanced Traffic Management System
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• Adverse weather + adverse conditions= 28% crashes, 25% injuries, and 19% fatalities
• Factors– Impaired visibility– Decreased stability– Reduced controllability
• U.S. economic costs: $24 billion/year
Panel 4A - Key ResultsPanel 4A - Key Results
U.S. Crashes and Weather Environment
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• Customer/provider interaction critical to improving support to surface transportation systems
Panel 4A - Key ResultsPanel 4A - Key Results
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Panel 4B
Commercial Decision Support
Capabilities and Services
Weather Information for Surface Transportation
Weather Information for Surface Transportation
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Panel 4B MembershipPanel 4B Membership
Moderator: Mr. Todd Glickman, MIT
Rapporteur: Mr. Bradley Rippey, USDAMr. Donald Carver, OFCM (FAA)
Panelists: Dr. Greg Forbes, The Weather Channel
Mr. Lester Yoshida, Surface Systems, Inc.
Mr. Peter Gauer, Montana State University
Mr. Hank Pomeranz, GeoWeather Solutions
Mr. Robert Wright, Planning Systems, Inc.
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Panel 4B - Key ResultsPanel 4B - Key Results
• Via Television– Major Weather Events– Daily Decision Making
• Private Service– Information for Decision Process– Sensors to Differentiate Ice from Water– GIS Based Weather Impact Alerting Systems– More Internet Sites with Decision Information
Panelists Demonstrated CapabilitiesPanelists Demonstrated Capabilities
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Panel 4B - Key ResultsPanel 4B - Key Results
• Research and Demonstration– Modeling Temp/Radiation Budgets– Weather Advice for Fuel Savings
Panelists Demonstrated CapabilitiesCont.
Panelists Demonstrated CapabilitiesCont.
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Panel 4B - Key ResultsPanel 4B - Key Results
• Escalate Provider/User Communications– Specific User Decision Information Needs– Provider Develop Tailored Decision Products
• Integrate Information and Technology– Many Mesonets and Private Observations– Current Collection/Assimilation Capabilities– Use All Avenues for Education
Panel/Plenary DiscussionsPanel/Plenary Discussions
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Panel 4B - Key ResultsPanel 4B - Key Results
• Find Process to Apply Research to User Needs– Need Facilitator to Identify the Needs– Program to Match Resources to Needs
Panel/Plenary Discussions Cont.Panel/Plenary Discussions Cont.
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