GB

Atlas: Revolutionizing Road Safety with Dynamic Weighing Systems

News & Events Safety Tips
March 24, 2024 2 min to read
Atlas: Revolutionizing Road Safety with Dynamic Weighing Systems

The need for innovation in road infrastructure

Road safety is a fundamental element for the sustainability of urban and highway infrastructures. Atlas emerges as a cutting-edge solution in dynamic weighing, offering a concrete response to issues related to truck overloading and infrastructure maintenance. These pose a significant threat to the safety of roads and bridges, leading to roadway deterioration and increased accident risk. Incidents like the Genoa bridge tragedy highlight the critical need to monitor vehicle weight more effectively and reliably.

 

Weigh-In-Motion (WIM)

A dynamic weighing system, also known as Weigh-In-Motion (WIM), detects and records the weight of moving vehicles on the road.
These systems can measure the total weight of a vehicle on each axle as it passes over a sensor without stopping.
Below are the main features of WIM systems:

    • Real-time measurement: WIM sensors collect data on the weight of moving vehicles, allowing for rapid data processing;
    • Weight control: WIM systems are often used by road authorities to identify vehicles exceeding the allowed weight limits, helping to prevent damage to road infrastructure and improve safety;
    • Traffic management: They contribute to the analysis of traffic flow and infrastructure planning, providing statistical data on vehicle passage;
    • Efficiency in transportation operations: WIM systems can help optimize vehicle loading for logistics companies, ensuring they are within legal weight limits.In all cases, WIM systems are technological tools that support traffic management and control, road maintenance, and transportation safety on the road.

Main features of the Atlas system

Atlas stands out for its real-time direct measurement of the weight of moving vehicles, integrating advanced WIM technology with automatic license plate recognition systems. This identifies overweight vehicles and contributes to more efficient and targeted road maintenance, combining high technology, precision, and reliability.
Atlas meets OIML R 134 class 5 standards, adhering to strict international criteria for precision and quality. The ministerial approval confirms that the system meets all national public-use regulatory requirements. Furthermore, the system boasts 2,5% accuracy with an operational speed range of 1 to 60 km/h and a temperature range from -10 to +40 °C, ensuring impeccable performance in various scenarios and environmental conditions. Additionally, Atlas can detect the weights of multiple types of vehicles, including those with 2, 3, and 5 axles.

Benefits for safety and sustainability

The Atlas system offers accurate and real-time control of heavy traffic, improving road safety and allowing for more sustainable infrastructure management. With its high reliability and low maintenance, Atlas represents a long-term investment for road authorities.

CONCLUSION: TOWARDS A SAFER FUTURE

The WIM system designed by SMA Road Safety represents a significant step towards a future where road infrastructures are safer, more sustainable, and adequately monitored.

The product will be presented for the first time at the Intertraffic international fair in Amsterdam on April 16, 2024. To learn more about the Atlas system and Sma Road Safety’s solutions for road safety, visit our official website and stay tuned to our LinkedIn page for further updates.

 

Got questions? We're here to help you

Image Popup Example Main Image