Field Test and Evaluation of a Solar Snow Fence
State highway agencies use structural snow fences to prevent blowing and drifting snow from
encroaching onto roadways and causing public safety concerns. A solar snow fence is a versatile and
effective tool that can be used to improve winter road safety and sustainability. It can
generate electricity year-round and trap and store blowing snow as effectively as a wooden snow fence.
The TRB IDEA (Innovations Deserving Exploratory Analysis) Program's
NCHRP IDEA Final Report for Project 234:
Field Test and Evaluation of a Solar Snow Fence,
constructs, tests, and evaluates the functionality, effectiveness, and reliability of
a prototype solar snow fence in real-world conditions.
This Summary Last Modified On: 6/28/2023