Analysis of Stability and Variability in Sensor Readings from a Vehicle Weigh-in-Motion Station
This study presents a detailed analysis of the stability of weigh-in-motion sensors used at vehicle weighing stations. The objective of this research was a long-term assessment of reading variability, with a particular focus on the sensors’ application in automated measurement stations. These invest...
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| author | Artur Ryguła Krzysztof Brzozowski Marcin Grygierek Agnieszka Socha |
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| description | This study presents a detailed analysis of the stability of weigh-in-motion sensors used at vehicle weighing stations. The objective of this research was a long-term assessment of reading variability, with a particular focus on the sensors’ application in automated measurement stations. These investigations constitute a critical component of modern traffic management systems and vehicle overload control. The analysis covered the period from 2022 to 2024, incorporating data from vehicles participating in regular traffic as well as dedicated control runs using vehicles with known wheel and axle load distributions. The study also considered changes in road surface conditions, particularly rut depth, and their variations over the examined period. The findings revealed that, despite the lack of station calibration over the three-year period, the observed parameters exhibited only minor changes. These results confirm the high stability of the applied measurement system and its ability to maintain measurement accuracy over extended operational periods, which is essential for its practical application in real-world traffic conditions. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-f5f72f8eb83d4c98b192a35ab36f11fe2024-12-27T14:53:13ZengMDPI AGSensors1424-82202024-12-012424817810.3390/s24248178Analysis of Stability and Variability in Sensor Readings from a Vehicle Weigh-in-Motion StationArtur Ryguła0Krzysztof Brzozowski1Marcin Grygierek2Agnieszka Socha3Department of Transport, Faculty of Management and Transport, University of Bielsko-Biala, Willowa 2, 43-300 Bielsko-Biała, PolandDepartment of Transport, Faculty of Management and Transport, University of Bielsko-Biala, Willowa 2, 43-300 Bielsko-Biała, PolandDepartment of Geotechnics and Roads, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Silesian University of Technology, Akademicka 5, 44-100 Gliwice, PolandAPM PRO, Chochołowska 28, 43-346 Bielsko-Biała, PolandThis study presents a detailed analysis of the stability of weigh-in-motion sensors used at vehicle weighing stations. The objective of this research was a long-term assessment of reading variability, with a particular focus on the sensors’ application in automated measurement stations. These investigations constitute a critical component of modern traffic management systems and vehicle overload control. The analysis covered the period from 2022 to 2024, incorporating data from vehicles participating in regular traffic as well as dedicated control runs using vehicles with known wheel and axle load distributions. The study also considered changes in road surface conditions, particularly rut depth, and their variations over the examined period. The findings revealed that, despite the lack of station calibration over the three-year period, the observed parameters exhibited only minor changes. These results confirm the high stability of the applied measurement system and its ability to maintain measurement accuracy over extended operational periods, which is essential for its practical application in real-world traffic conditions.https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/24/24/8178weigh-in-motionstrain-gauge sensorsstabilityload spectrasteering axle |
| spellingShingle | Artur Ryguła Krzysztof Brzozowski Marcin Grygierek Agnieszka Socha Analysis of Stability and Variability in Sensor Readings from a Vehicle Weigh-in-Motion Station Sensors weigh-in-motion strain-gauge sensors stability load spectra steering axle |
| title | Analysis of Stability and Variability in Sensor Readings from a Vehicle Weigh-in-Motion Station |
| title_full | Analysis of Stability and Variability in Sensor Readings from a Vehicle Weigh-in-Motion Station |
| title_fullStr | Analysis of Stability and Variability in Sensor Readings from a Vehicle Weigh-in-Motion Station |
| title_full_unstemmed | Analysis of Stability and Variability in Sensor Readings from a Vehicle Weigh-in-Motion Station |
| title_short | Analysis of Stability and Variability in Sensor Readings from a Vehicle Weigh-in-Motion Station |
| title_sort | analysis of stability and variability in sensor readings from a vehicle weigh in motion station |
| topic | weigh-in-motion strain-gauge sensors stability load spectra steering axle |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/24/24/8178 |
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