Development of the Advanced Rotary Plow (ARP) for Snow Removal Operations

This report describes the development and the initial field test of an automated snowblower equipped with add-on sensors, actuator, and computer and driver interfaces. Initial field tests were conducted along the 8 guardrail sections between Kingvale and Soda Springs on the shoulders of Interstate-80 near Donner Summit, California. The tests focused on one of the more difficult snow removal operations: blowing snow off the freeway along side a guardrail without touching the guardrail. The goal was to minimize damage to the snowblower, guardrail, and other elements of the infrastructure. The project demonstrated an Advanced Rotary Plow (ARP) with an automatic steering system that allowed the ARP to follow magnets embedded in the pavement.

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