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Record 1 2016-05-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Instruments
  • Road Safety
DEF

[A system used] to measure the most important parameters involved in the formation of ice on the road surface (e.g. air temperature and humidity, road surface temperature, humidity and saltness of the surface) and to calculate the probability of its occurrence.

OBS

ice warning system: term proposed by the World Road Association.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments scientifiques
  • Sécurité routière
DEF

[Système] mesurant les principaux paramètres en cause dans la formation du verglas (température et humidité de l'air, température de surface, humidité et salure de la chaussée) et calculant la probabilité d'apparition du verglas.

OBS

avertisseur de verglas : terme proposé par l'Association mondiale de la route.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Instrumentos científicos
  • Seguridad vial
DEF

[Sistema] que mide los principales parámetros que causan la formación de hielo en la calzada (temperatura y humedad del aire y temperatura de la calzada).

OBS

detector de hielo: término y definición propuestos por la Asociación Mundial de la Carretera.

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