Hurricane andrew Photovoltaic Traffic Control Relief

Primary Author(s)

Florida Solar Energy Center
William Young, Florida Solar Energy CenterFollow

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

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