Providing early warning of risk of severe weather impacts on UK transport
Supporting transport stakeholders’ decision-making ahead of winter
Informing about pre-season de-icing management decisions
What is SPRINT?
SPRINT provides information about the potential for weather impacts on UK transport ahead of (and during) the winter season
What does SPRINT do?
SPRINT makes use of links between historical impacts and predictable meteorological elements to inform about possible risks over the winter season
Who can SPRINT help?
SPRINT is designed to help transport stakeholders with making decisions about de-icing of surfaces (e.g. roads, pavements, runways) and vehicles (e.g. aircraft)
Decision making process and example forecast
The decision-making process of the SPRINT prototype is illustrated in the diagram below.
About
SPRINT provides information about the potential for weather impacts on UK transport ahead of (and during) the winter season.
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