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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.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a892b83 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a892b83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weigh-In-Motion_WIM\"><\/span>Weigh-In-Motion (WIM)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e058f35 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e058f35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A dynamic weighing system, also known as Weigh-In-Motion (WIM), detects and records the weight of moving vehicles on the road.<br \/>These systems can measure the total weight of a vehicle on each axle as it passes over a sensor without stopping.<br \/>Below are the main features of WIM systems:<\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li><strong>Real-time measurement:<\/strong> WIM sensors collect data on the weight of moving vehicles, allowing for rapid data processing;<\/li><li><strong>Weight control:<\/strong> 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;<\/li><li><strong>Traffic management:<\/strong> They contribute to the analysis of traffic flow and infrastructure planning, providing statistical data on vehicle passage;<\/li><li><strong>Efficiency in transportation operations:<\/strong> 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.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a41e74c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a41e74c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_features_of_the_Atlas_system\"><\/span>Main features of the Atlas system<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-019d679 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"019d679\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>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.<br \/>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 \u00b0C, ensuring impeccable performance in various scenarios and environmental conditions. 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