Vaisala IceCast IceMan: The
Winter Service Management Tool
IceMan is a
password-protected, web-based centralised database for winter maintenance
service operations.
IceMan facilitates:
Specific route and area action planning
The input of any operational information relating to
those actions in real time
Action review
Real time monitoring of winter service operations
A comprehensive record of winter
service decisions and activities.
A report generating tool
Optional auto-proposed treatment plans if forecast or
sensor data falls below pre-defined thresholds
Link to Weather Camera
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IceMan allows any
client (or operative) with access to the Internet (with suitable passwords) to
access the tool and information. IceMan has different levels of access
depending on the requirements of the user. It is possible to give neighbouring authorities or other interested parties such as
the Police, read-only access to a summary of your Winter Service
plans.
The below picture shows the Operations screen of
IceMan, containing a record of winter maintenance service
decisions and actions.
