An aerodynamic approach to improve visibility during high speed snow plowing
2000, indicated that side vanes with a 20-degree angle to the snowplow's body on the rear of the plow reduces snow accumulation letting vehicle drivers see ...

The snow particles entrained in the wake of the snowplow (i.e. snow cloud) and the subsequent snow accumulation on the warning lights appear as the most pronounced visibility problems behind the snowplow truck. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) methods are employed with detailed 2D and 3D models of the snowplow trucks (1) to evaluate the performance of the add-on devices (airfoils) available in the market which improve the rear visibility of truck by the public; (2) to gain more insight over the snow cloud pattern. Considering the low density of snow particles and high drag coefficient, they are assumed to follow air flow and their effect on the flow pattern is neglected. The effect of airfoil on the snow accumulation behind the truck is quantified by pressure and shear stress distribution. The airfoil selected based on the numerical studies is implemented on the back of the truck and tested in the field. The results confirmed the rear visibility performance increase by the airfoil over...

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In combination, a snow-plow, a support, independent connections between the front and rear of the snow-plow and said support admitting of the snow-plow ...

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TWO A-SHAPED FRAMES are joined by a W bolt at apex of rear frame. .... But worst of all, a V plow necessarily throws up a ridge of snow along both sides. ...

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The plow's engine thundered. Snow curled back like a wave. In Albany, the officials heard a triumphant message from Hoffman: "Moving. ...

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DRESDEN SNOW-PLOWS. By Robert Grimshaw, CE THE DRE8DEN SNOW-PLOW. ... The front horse or horses are attached by traces only; the rear one or pair, ...

Illinois emergency officials urge preparation ahead of winter storm

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CHICAGO – Illinois transportation and law enforcement officials today urged motorists to prepare for winter driving conditions. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the Illinois Tollway and the Illinois State Police (ISP) are working together to ensure the state's frontline winter crews and emergency equipment are available to respond to possible inclement weather and make travel safer and easier on Illinois' highways, tollways and major roads.

"We want all motorists to be aware of winter road conditions and encourage drivers to slow down, buckle up, and cooperate with snow plows," said Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann Schneider. "IDOT winter crews remain prepared to clear state roadways as needed, but we also ask motorists to take the necessary steps to help ensure their personal safety as well."

State agencies encouraged defensive driving in winter weather, and offered tips on how motorists can help transportation and law enforcement workers road ensure safety.

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I want to get a snow plow for my CJ - JeepForum.com

by penjrav8r

I have a 200 yard long gravel driveway and I would like to get a plow for my CJ7 for the winter. I do not have a winch, but I have long been wanting to get one. Obviously I can't do both unless I have a winch-driven plow, or else switch equipment every season. Any recommendations on brand of winch and plow? I don't want to spend TOO much money, but I realize a good winch will cost me.

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Chracteristics of a good snow car (not a what car thread ...

The weight of a Caddy makes it plow through snow banks, but the weight also keeps objects in motion in motion.

You never said (nor does your profile) where you live or the amount of snow, but for me living in upstate NY a FWD stick with four really good snows can out run my 4-Runner. FWD can pull the front end around a corner, think 15 mph neighborhood, while a RWD pushes it forward relying on the rudders up front to change the direction.

Dan

Stick shift. Snow tires. After that, I don't really care about much else. Of course, I learned how to drive (first started driving) in the snow in a Crown Victoria with bald summer performance tires. I don't buy into all that AWD/4WD nonsense. Which isn't nonsense if you are talking about Colorado or serious off roading. But I live in the flatlands of Illinois and stick to streets and parking lots. As long as the snow isn't so high that I'm pushing it, I'm good.

I learned to drive in the snow in RWD. I feel I have more control over it if it were to get a bit squirrely. The Speed3 handled like a reardrive in the snow which I loved. My Buick which was supposed to be the winter beater & was terrible. I did not feel confident that it would react how I wanted it to should something go wrong.

We'll see how the Si reacts, Blizzaks go on this week.

I live just south of Lake Michigan. It doesn't drop feet of snow at once, but a few at a time. The local municipality isn't excited about clearing the streets so the hardest part of the trip is leaving the city. I figure its the momentum and tire issue. I suspect her car is easier to get going, while my car is easier to stop. A WRX would probably make everybody happy.

I had a 70 Monte Carlo. The heater was awesome. To have a heater like it today it would need a waiver and a bunch of "Danger: Vents are very hot" stickers all over the interior.

It was nicknamed The Snow Beast - not because it was exceptional in the snow - but because one time on the way home from school with my sister in the pass seat I went down a closed road by accident and smashed right thru a plow bank (big pile of frozen snow to block the road). The car didn't even slow down much and had no damage -my sister got a bloody nose smacking her face on the dash. She gave it the name.

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