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*Without documention and charts, there is no measurement of performance. | *Without documention and charts, there is no measurement of performance. | ||
*Track the material use. Learn to record what and how much is applied at each site, from each visit. Be prepared to analyze and make adjustments to the process based on what is learned. | *Track the material use. Learn to record what and how much is applied at each site, from each visit. Be prepared to analyze and make adjustments to the process based on what is learned. | ||
− | *Use forms like those shown | + | *Use forms like those shown below to record and track the work and observations. |
[[File:Fine-tuning the program.PNG|right|thumb|300 px|alt=This chart shows the process of Fine-tuning the program|<font size=3>The process of Fine-tuning the program</font size>]] | [[File:Fine-tuning the program.PNG|right|thumb|300 px|alt=This chart shows the process of Fine-tuning the program|<font size=3>The process of Fine-tuning the program</font size>]] |
When snow and ice control operations have ended after the storm, evaluate what was done, what worked, and what could be changed to improve operations.
Tip: Save extra salt at the end of the season. Do not apply just to get rid of it.'
Good documentation leads to reduced use of materials, more effective snow and ice control, reduced environmental impacts, and cost savings.
Anti-icing data form
Link to this table
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Air temperature | Pavement temperature | Relative humidity | Dewpoint | Sky - cloud cover |
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Observation (efore next event): | ||||
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