1 \ Introduction to Winter Roads
1 \ Introduction to Winter Roads
Winter roadway objectives. Winter road actions. Operational plans. Available media. Winter roads in other countries.
2 \ Meteorological Phenomena that Affect the Roads: 1 \ Introduction to Winter Roads
The Meteorology. Meteorological phenomena that affect the roads. Influential factors on the road.
3 \ Section knowledge: 1 \ Introduction to Winter Roads
Altitude. Containment systems. Cross section and tracing. Slopes. Snowdrifts. Singular areas. Strategic points.
4 \ Fluxes and Abrasives: 1 \ Introduction to Winter Roads
Introduction. The chemical flux. Use of fluxes. Flux storage. R + D + i. Draft European Standard draft. Flux use optimization. Abrasives
5 \ Machinery and Work Techniques
Vehicle types. Push machines. Dynamic machines. Auxiliary machines. Maintenance. Snowplow equipment simulation. Work techniques.
6 \ Facilities and Auxiliary Resources
Conservation and exploitation center (COEX Center). Support center for the winter road service. Auxiliary elements. Road infrastructure. Signaling and beaconing. External services.
7 \ Information Systems for Winter Road Management
Communications systems. Communications requirements. Winter road page. Decision-making support systems during winter roads (MDSS). Road meteorological information systems (SIMV). Advanced systems for improving safety in adverse weather conditions. Fleet management systems (SGF).
8 \ Protocols and Operational Plans
Protocol on coordination of the organs of the general administration of the state in the face of snowfalls and extreme meteorological situations that may affect the RCE. Provincial protocol for coordinating actions in the event of snowfall in the state road network. Winter road protocols or plans of other public administrations. Winter roadway operational plans. Conclusions.
9 \ Occupational Risk Prevention and Labor Legislation
Previous conditions. Identification, estimation and assessment of risks. Preventive activity. Labor legislation.
10 \ Effects on the Environment and Climate Change
Environment. Environmental protection figures. Good practices in execution. Opportunities for environmental improvement in conservation. Environmental responsibilities. Conclution.
