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Vaisala’s winter maintenance solution

Vaisala’s new road weather management software, RoadDSS Manager is, says the company, more than just a road weather data display. It is designed to be the perfect management tool to help road managers streamline the winter maintenance decision process. RoadDSS Manager combines the sources of road weather information into a single tool, enabling users to access all the information they need to make decisions quickly and then log and monitor operations. In addition to the standard road weather data from
December 10, 2013 Read time: 1 min
144 Vaisala’s new road weather management software, RoadDSS Manager is, says the company, more than just a road weather data display.  It is designed to be the perfect management tool to help road managers streamline the winter maintenance decision process.  

RoadDSS Manager combines the sources of road weather information into a single tool, enabling users to access all the information they need to make decisions quickly and then log and monitor operations. In addition to the standard road weather data from field equipment, users can manage operations, view reports on chemical usage, event logs and internal management communications.

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