Precision Deicer
Established in 1963, the R&D 100 Awards is the only S&T (science and technology) awards competition that recognizes new commercial products, technologies and materials for their technological significance that are available for sale or license. The R&D 100 Awards have long been a benchmark of excellence for industry sectors as diverse as telecommunications, high-energy physics, software, manufacturing, and biotechnology. This 2021 R&D 100 winner is listed below, along with its respective category.
Category: Software/Services
Developers: Clinch River Computing LLC Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Co-Developers: Oak Ridge National Laboratory
United States
Product Description:The Precision Deicer uses light-detection and ranging data to gauge the amount of salt or brine needed per section of road, judged against a vulnerability index that accounts for such variables as slope and solar radiation. This technology conserves public resources, ensures driver safety, and reduces environmental damage from runoff.
Developers: Clinch River Computing LLC Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Co-Developers: Oak Ridge National Laboratory
United States
Product Description:The Precision Deicer uses light-detection and ranging data to gauge the amount of salt or brine needed per section of road, judged against a vulnerability index that accounts for such variables as slope and solar radiation. This technology conserves public resources, ensures driver safety, and reduces environmental damage from runoff.
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