Mobile Detector MD30 Accurately collect and transmit data on road and runway surface state, grip, and surface temperature. Real-Time Conditions Real-Time Conditions The Mobile Detector MD30 from Vaisala monitors road and runway conditions, and transmits weather data from snow plows or any vehicle type without disruption — keeping your ground transportation or airport operations running smoothly and safely. The MD30 is compact, easy to install, and cost effective even for large fleet deployment. Its quick response time and high sensitivity enable reliable mobile road and runway condition data year-round. As part of Vaisala’s Mobile GRF/TALPA Reporter solution, MD30 helps assess, synthesize, and report runway condition data in accordance with ICAO’s new Global Reporting Format (GRF). DOWNLOAD BROCHURE Snow-Plow Ready Snow-Plow Ready The MD30 is the first detector designed specifically for snow plows, and it works well as a standalone sensor or to help fill in data between stationary weather stations. Molded to withstand continuous vibration while preventing water ingress, its design ensures reliable road weather data in challenging weather conditions on all vehicle types. With this detector, it’s easy for municipalities, transportation authorities, and airport operators to get real-time data on road surface state; layer thicknesses of water, ice, and snow; grip; relative humidity; dew point; and road and air temperature data, directly from plows. DOWNLOAD BROCHURE Data-Driven Decisions Data-Driven Decisions Vaisala’s MD30 fills in the blanks for both winter road maintenance supervisors and plow operators, providing real-time data for informed decision making, including: What's happening between weather stations How to best drive the pavement forecast Whether too much, too little, or the proper amount and type of material is being used Whether trucks are where they should be, and if they’re clearing the most impacted and important routes first Snow plow operators will be informed about: Black ice Whether glare, water, or ice exists, or if the pavement is actually moist or just darker in color When pavement temperature is falling and treatment is needed to prevent a potential icy situation If more or less material should be applied What's left after the plow blade has passed DOWNLOAD BROCHURE Data Visualization & Reporting Data Visualization & Reporting Optional data visualization leverages live data and video imagery, with the data viewable in the vehicle or remotely depending setup options. This additional advantage of the MD30 sensor supports: Optimal treatment actions on winter roads/runways Road surface defect analysis as part of AI-enabled pavement condition inventory FAA and ICAO compliant runway condition reporting DOWNLOAD BROCHURE eBook: Hold the (road) salt With this eBook, discover how implementing tools and updated best practices can help you target treatments, measure their effectiveness, and leverage treatments with less environmental impact. Download eBook Industry Applications Aviation Ensure safe and efficient airport operations in any weather with our comprehensive selection of weather and runway management solutions. LEARN MORE Ground Transportation Tackle the toughest road maintenance challenges with our year-round weather and road condition monitoring technology, including AI-powered data collection and analysis. LEARN MORE Resources PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT Mobile Detector MD30 Product Spotlight Discover the first of its kind: a mobile detector designed specifically for snow plows that provides real-time road and runway conditions anywhere on your network. DOWNLOAD PDF DATASHEET Mobile Detector MD30 Datasheet See how the compact MD30 measures all key road and runway weather parameters and is suitable for snow plow trucks and other vehicles. DOWNLOAD PDF EBOOK Hold the (road) salt With this eBook, discover how implementing tools and updated best practices can help you target treatments, measure their effectiveness, and leverage treatments with less environmental impact. DOWNLOAD EBOOK EBOOK Five ways to optimize your winter road maintenance Winter road maintenance is essential to everyday living, and the road maintenance industry is facing more challenges than ever. Download the eBook to learn 5 ways to optimize your winter road maintenance strategy. 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READ MORE Success Stories Success Story: City of Fort Collins - Safer roads in any weather How the Streets Department of the City of Fort Collins uses mobile sensors and data visualization to proactively and efficiently maintain the city road network LEARN MORE Accurate road condition data for unpredictable weather How the City of Charlotte improved their winter road maintenance by integrating Wx Horizon and Mobile Sensor MD30s. LEARN MORE Want the Full Picture of Your Road and Runway Conditions? Just say the word. We can connect you with real-time data on grip and road state, layer thicknesses, road and air temperature, relative humidity, frost, and more. CONTACT US