Mobile Detector MD30
Accurately collect and transmit data on road surface state, grip, and surface temperature.
See real-time road conditions anywhere on your network
The Mobile Detector MD30 from Vaisala monitors road conditions, and transmits data on road surface state, grip, layer thicknesses, and surface temperature along the route 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 condition data year-round.
MD30 helps fill road condition gaps in between stationary weather stations so you can see conditions across the entire network. Enhanced decision-making drives optimal material usage and resource deployments, resulting in cost savings and decreased environmental impact.
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
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.
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
Dynamic spreading
MD30 is the perfect instrument to integrate into dynamic spreader control systems, which determine the optimal spreading rate for each location based on real-time MD30 data. This empowers agencies to maximize resources while minimizing environmental impacts.
Revolutionizing Winter Road Maintenance with Dynamic Spreading
Optimize your road treatment strategy with cutting-edge dynamic spreading technology, powered by the Vaisala Mobile Detector MD30. Dynamic spreading takes salt application to a new level and the benefits are clear: enhanced road safety, cost efficiency and environmental sustainability.
7 reasons Mobile Detector MD30 is the industry leading road condition sensor for dynamic spreading systems
Compact, easy to install, and cost-effective even for large fleet deployment
Quick response time and high sensitivity
The only road surface condition sensor specifically designed for plows
Molded structure prevents water leaks
The only sensor with advanced diagnostics to ensure reliable measurements
Third-party tested, world-leading accuracy
High-quality lasers (vs LED) offer exceptional sensitivity, even for thin layers as small as 0.01 mm
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