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Description
Abstract
RSF 98, Tire Anomaly Classification System (TACS)
PI Jerry Kissick
Co-PI Jennifer Walton
4/1/2020 - 6/30/23
The objective of this project is to increase the number of tire-related violations and out-of-service
(OOS) violations identified through inspections where TACS is installed.
A tire anomaly classification system (TACS) screens commercial vehicles at weigh station facilities to
identify those vehicles which are unsafe due to missing or underinflated tires. Mismatched, under-
inflated and missing tires result in vehicle imbalance, improper load distribution, degraded braking
performance and other potential safety issues. That is why it is particularly important to ensure that
tires are in good condition by providing a high level of compliance monitoring. TACS uses in-road
sensors, roadside electronics, and a graphical user interface to screen commercial vehicles for missing
or underinflated tires. The system provides a graphical representation of each vehicle based on axle
and tire configuration and alerts for the specific tire(s) that are found to have an anomaly. TACS can
be integrated with existing weigh station screening systems to create a seamless system that provides
additional information to enforcement and helps them to make informed decisions when choosing
vehicles to stop for inspection. This project proposes to install a TACS system in order to improve
safety by identifying potential out-of-service vehicles.
Status | Active |
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Effective start/end date | 4/1/20 → 9/30/24 |
Funding
- KY Transportation Cabinet: $228,000.00
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