The wide range of Japanese efforts to control snow and ice on highways is reviewed. Many studies parallel U.S. and European research, but extensive basic studies of applications of modern high technology are noted as well. Keywords: Economic impact, Forecast, Highway, Japan, Snow and ice control, Snow melting facilities, Snow removal, Sociological impact, Trafficability.


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    Title :

    Highway Snow Control Research in Japan


    Contributors:
    K. Itagaki (author)

    Publication date :

    1990


    Size :

    66 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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