Ground Transportation

Unexpected weather can wreak havoc on roads. Our monitoring tools help you make informed decisions, so you can protect road users and plan your maintenance regime.

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Road Weather Solution Guide

Road Weather Information (RWIS) and Flooded Roadways Systems are an integral part of an effective strategy for weather responsive traffic management and keeping the public safe when inclement weather threatens. This solutions guide will help you plan and determine what kind of road weather systems are best suited for your application.

In the guide, we cover:

  • Road weather systems and how they work
  • Factors to consider when choosing RWIS or Flooded Roadway Systems
  • Road Warning Systems features and benefits
  • High Water Detection Systems features and benefits
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Why Choose AEM?

Automated alerts

Trigger roadside warnings before severe weather arrives.

One system

Sensors, analytics and beyond – monitor every road with one platform.

Expert support

Our meteorologists provide the latest forecasts, helping you keep the roads safe.

How we can help

real-time monitoring

Proactive weather checks

Road weather monitoring is the process of collecting and analyzing data related to weather conditions that can impact road safety and efficiency. This includes information on temperature, precipitation, visibility, wind speed and direction, and surface conditions such as ice or snow.

Don’t wait for bad weather conditions to cause traffic accidents and urgent maintenance tasks. Our sensors let you continuously monitor what matters, from downtown junctions to the open road.

Cameras can monitor the condition of road surfaces, detecting ice, snow, or other hazardous materials. This information is vital for determining when de-icing or snow removal operations are needed, ensuring safer driving conditions.

In-pavement sensors can also measure the temperature of the road surface and sub-surface. This information is crucial for determining the presence of freezing conditions, ice formation, or potential thawing, enabling timely deployment of de-icing measures as well as driver warnings.

reliable data

Long-lasting equipment

Rugged and durable weather stations and sensors are crucial for road weather applications due to the demanding conditions they often operate under. These devices need to withstand various environmental factors such as rain, snow, ice, wind, and temperature extremes while maintaining accuracy and reliability in data collection.

Everything we do is focused on providing you with reliable data and insights. That’s why every component in every AEM system is proven in some of the harshest roadside conditions on earth.

Insights you can trust

Track every risk

Roads are vulnerable to a range of weather conditions. We help you track temperature, potential floods, risk of snow and ice, and much more. Every data point builds to give you the insights you need to see risks long before they arrive.

Snow and ice reduce adhesion to the road surface, which can lead to loss of traction, skidding, and collisions. Falling temperatures after a period of snow or sleet can also result in icy conditions on roads, bridges, and overpasses, increasing the risk of accidents.

Heavy rains can lead to roadways flooding, creating dangerous driving conditions and necessitating detours. Additionally, rain can reduce visibility and make the road surface slippery, increasing the risk of accidents.

High temperatures can cause road surfaces to soften and expand, leading to buckling or warping. Conversely, very low temperatures can lead to contraction and cracking of road surfaces.

Strong crosswinds can pose a risk, particularly for high-sided vehicles and cyclists. They can also blow debris onto the road, creating hazards.

Furthermore, extreme weather events associated with climate variability can disrupt and damage roadway infrastructure.

Our Ground Transportation solutions

StormLink® RWIS One

Our road weather system improves operational and disaster response time with quality, real-time, localized environmental data.

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Mobile road condition sensors

Our industry-leading mobile road condition sensors can accurately gauge surface temperature and air temperature from a vehicle.

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Fixed road condition sensors

Our fixed road sensors can spot potential hazards and influence driver behavior to help reduce accident frequency and save lives.

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Contrail®

Everything you need for hydro-meteorological risk management: real-time data collection, processing, visualization, and alerting.

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