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Life expectancy evaluation and replacement schedule development for led traffic signals

  • Casey Noll
  • , Suzanna Long
  • , Ruwen Qin
  • , Abhijit Gosavi
  • , C. H. Wu
  • Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Abstract

LED technology is being widely adopted for use in sustainable traffic signal management. However, the useful life and luminosity characteristics have not been sufficiently studied to provide a life cycle analysis of the technology from a "green" perspective. LED traffic signals fail when their luminous intensity falls below a pre-specified threshold, posing a danger to traffic. This research details a field study of LED traffic signals in Missouri and develops a replacement schedule based on key findings. Rates of degradation were statistically analyzed using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). Results of this research will provide a methodology for engineering managers in state departments of transportation and local communities in identifying best practices and replacement standards for LED traffic signal technology.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication31st Annual National Conference of the American Society for Engineering Management 2010, ASEM 2010
Pages738-745
Number of pages8
StatePublished - 2010
Event31st Annual National Conference of the American Society for Engineering Management 2010, ASEM 2010 - Fayetteville, AR, United States
Duration: Oct 13 2010Oct 16 2010

Publication series

Name31st Annual National Conference of the American Society for Engineering Management 2010, ASEM 2010

Conference

Conference31st Annual National Conference of the American Society for Engineering Management 2010, ASEM 2010
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityFayetteville, AR
Period10/13/1010/16/10

Keywords

  • Department of transportation (MODOT)
  • Life expectancy
  • Light-emitting diode (LED)
  • Missouri
  • Replacement schedules
  • Sustainability
  • Traffic signal

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