Arizona Freeway Dust Detection System Hindered by Bureaucracy
A $6.5 million high-tech system designed to reduce dust storm-related accidents on Interstate 10 has been delayed by bureaucratic issues. Although operational since 2020, the system’s Doppler radar has not sent any data to the National Weather Service. Morgan Loew looks into the challenges faced and the potential life-saving benefits of this system.
A $6.5 million high-tech system designed to reduce dust storm-related accidents on Interstate 10 has been delayed by bureaucratic issues. Although operational since 2020, the system’s Doppler radar has not sent any data to the National Weather Service. Morgan Loew looks into the challenges faced and the potential life-saving benefits of this system.
