Chair: Frank RIZZARDO, member of PIARC TC 3.2, Canada

Winter service evolves over the years with ongoing development and research. This topic covers all subjects concerning innovation in techniques and technologies in winter service. New techniques such as application of de-icers and anti-icers, improvement in the use of abrasives, snow and ice clearance procedures and methodologies and sustainable and adaptive maintenance procedures are one part. But also new technologies like new snow and ice clearing equipment, automation of snow and ice control, new or alternative chemicals or materials and sustainable products or equipment are developed. Snow removal is a challenging task for drivers of winter maintenance trucks. The plough usually is wider than the vehicle and the tip of it far away from the driver. Keeping in mind the reduced visibility during snowfall it is clear that systems supporting the driver are helpful. In this session such systems are presented as well as an alternative to snow ploughs.