South America has complex terrain, diverse climate, and perennial fog in some areas, which brings great challenges to road traffic safety. In recent years, some countries in South America have begun to install visibility sensors along the highway to monitor fog in real time, provide early warning information for drivers, and effectively reduce the incidence of traffic accidents.
Visibility sensor: “clairvoyant” for foggy driving
Visibility sensors can monitor the concentration of particulate matter in the air in real time and calculate the visibility value according to the preset algorithm to provide accurate fog information for traffic management departments and drivers.
South American highway application case:
Project background:
Parts of South America are foggy all year long, especially on mountain highways, where visibility is low and traffic accidents are frequent.
The efficiency of traditional fog monitoring is low and it is difficult to meet the demand of real-time early warning.
The government attaches great importance to road traffic safety and actively promotes the construction of intelligent transportation systems.
Implementation process:
Pilot first: Select the mountain highway section with serious fog, install visibility sensors for pilot.
Data sharing: The visibility sensor monitoring data is connected to the traffic management platform to achieve data sharing and real-time warning.
Information release: Timely release visibility information and safety tips to drivers through variable information board, mobile APP, etc.
Application results:
Reduced traffic accident rate: After the installation of visibility sensors, the traffic accident rate on the pilot road fell by more than 30%.
Improving traffic efficiency: Drivers can reasonably arrange driving speed according to visibility information, improving road traffic efficiency.
The social benefits are remarkable: effectively protecting the safety of people’s lives and property, and promoting social harmony and stability.
Future outlook:
The successful application of visibility sensors on South American highways provides valuable experience for other regions. With the continuous development of intelligent transportation technology, it is expected that more countries and regions will adopt visibility sensors in the future to escort road traffic safety.
Expert opinion:
“The visibility sensor is an important part of the intelligent transportation system, which is of great significance to ensure the safety of driving in fog days,” said a South American traffic expert. “It can not only effectively reduce the incidence of traffic accidents, but also improve the efficiency of road traffic and promote the healthy development of the transportation industry.”
About the visibility sensor:
Visibility sensor is a kind of instrument used to measure the concentration of particulate matter in the air and calculate the visibility, which is widely used in highways, airports, ports and other places to provide protection for traffic safety.
About Transport in South America:
The transportation industry in South America is developing rapidly, but it also faces challenges in traffic safety and other aspects. In recent years, the region has actively promoted the construction of intelligent transportation systems, committed to improving transportation efficiency and safety levels, and promoting economic and social development.
Post time: Feb-20-2025