Being a native Alabamian, this crazy Minnesota climate often facinates me...especially when I'm driving down snow-covered streets on my way to campus.
I find myself wondering about what it takes to ensure the safety of the streets we rely on after all these big snowfalls. I guess this isn't a surprise considering the state of Alabama must only own a handful of snowplows (don't quote me on that!). I assume there must be a limited quantity due to the fact that I never once saw a snowplow in action growing up. Trying imagining that up here!
A snow plow on the streets of St. Paul, circa 1917. Oh, how technology has changed! (source)
It seems that I'm not the only one at the University of Minnesota that's thinking about snowplows! Researchers in the mechanical engineering department are developing technology that will essentially create 'smarter' snowplows, which I'm sure we all agree could benefit Minnesotans.
Check out the new technology here.
Safe driving,
Dani
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