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Weigh-in-Motion Technology
  • Publication no: AP-R168-00
  • ISBN: 0 85588 553 X
  • Published: 1 January 2000

A Weigh-in-Motion (WIM) system is defined as a device that measures the dynamic axle weight of a moving vehicle to estimate the corresponding static axle mass. This report documents the status of WIM technology, focusing on Australia's situation. Recommendations on delivering Australia the best opportunities in overall WIM technology are also included. Topics covered in the report include WIM concepts, history of WIM technology, calibration and evaluation, data output and reporting, applications of WIM technology, current research and future developments.

  • Executive Summary
  • 1. INTRODUCTION
  • 2. DEFINITIONS AND CONCEPTS
  • 3. BRIEF HISTORY OF WEIGH-IN-MOTION TECHNOLOGY
  • 4. WEIGH-IN-MOTION SYSTEM CALIBRATION AND EVALUATION
  • 5. WEIGH-IN-MOTION DATA OUTPUT AND REPORTING
  • 6. APPLICATIONS OF WEIGH-IN-MOTION TECHNOLOGY
  • 7. CURRENT WEIGH-IN-MOTION SYSTEMS
  • 8. FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS IN WIM
  • 9. CONCLUSIONS
  • 10. RECOMMENDATIONS
  • REFERENCES
  • APPENDIX A WEIGH-IN-MOTION SYSTEM VENDOR AND SUPPLIER DETAILS
  • APPENDIX B WEIGH-IN-MOTION SYSTEM OPERATORS
  • APPENDIX C RESPONDENTS TO QUESTIONNAIRE
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