Weigh-In-Motion
Virtual Demonstration Project
The objective of Demonstration
Project (DP) 121 was to provide users of WIM technology with “virtual demonstrations”
of commercially available hardware/software and technical education modules
consisting of a comprehensive Internet site, parallel
CD-ROM,
and companion handbook. Through on-line technology demonstrations
(reproduced on the companion CD-ROM for speedier download), DP 121
educated participants on the operational requirements and features of various
WIM technologies. Through these web-based education modules, DP 121
educated participants on other issues associated with WIM technology
such as: (a) installation requirements/costs, (b) site-selection criteria,
(c) sources of error and their affect on system performance, (d) methods
of optimizing performance during site selection/preparation/installation,
(e) integrating WIM systems with other technologies, (f) differing WIM
technology options, (g) the advantages and disadvantages of portable and
in-ground WIM systems, (h) typical maintenance requirements, (i) the tradeoffs
between low- and high-speed WIM systems, (j) data collection analysis tools
for planning purposes, (k) best practices to ensure WIM data quality, and
(l) data editing procedures and national standards.
ORNL
Team Members
Project
Manager: Gary Capps
Website
Development and Maintenance: Kathy Gambrell and Kathy Johnson
Multimedia
Development: John Jordan
Subject
Matter Expert: Jeff Muhs