Report Number
FSEC-CR-550-92
URL
http://publications.energyresearch.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/FSEC-CR-550-92.pdf
Keywords
Disaster Relief; Photovoltaics, Hurricane Andrew; Photovoltaic power systems; Emergency traffic control; Disaster response; Traffic signal restoration; Solar energy in emergencies
Abstract
On August 24, 1992 Hurricane Andrew damaged and destroyed much of South Florida. The storm destroyed buildings, structures, and traffic devices along the highway. Travel was hazardous with debris in the roadway, traffic signals damaged or not working, and signs missing. This disaster offered a unique opportunity to research and evaluate the potential for using photovoltaic power systems in emergency traffic control situations. This report describes the findings of this study completed by the Florida Solar Energy Center sponsored by the Florida Department of Transportation.
Date Published
10-29-1992
Identifiers
837
Subjects
Hurricanes; Photovoltaic power systems; Traffic signs and signals; Emergency management; Solar energy
Local Subjects
Disaster Relief; Photovoltaics
Type
Text; Document
Format
application/pdf
Collection
FSEC Energy Research Center® Collection
STARS Citation
Florida Solar Energy Center and Young, William, "Hurricane andrew Photovoltaic Traffic Control Relief" (1992). FSEC Energy Research Center®. 837.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/fsec/837
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