Snow removal technology for the new decade

Winter did come, showering the cities with realsnowfalls. In addition to a beautiful picture and fun games, snowfall also brings some inconvenience. We have compiled a list of technological devices that greatly facilitate the snow removal process both in private households and on an urban scale.

Snow blowers for private homes

Most people love snow, but the pleasant feeling of frosty winter disappears sharply when clearing heavy snowdrifts that make you sweat and feel muscle pain in your back the next day.The snow blower is designed just for...eliminating the consequences of snowfall did not turn into torture. The owner of such a device only needs to push the car onto the snowdrifts and adjust the direction of the snow being thrown away. The operating principle of the machine is simple and very similar to a lawn mower − The snow blower grabs the snow, distributes it evenly, and then throws it to the side. 

There are a lot of types of snow blowers, we took forexample one of the best − GreenWorks Pro 80V. The direction of the discharge is adjusted by rotating a special flap 180°, and the snow flies away at a distance of up to 6 meters. GreenWorks Pro 80V is battery powered and is capable of removing snowdrifts up to 25 centimeters high. The device does not require complex maintenance and can operate for 45 minutes. 

Snow Robots

The 4WD Snow Blower RC robot is aRemote controlled snow blower with four-wheel drive and the ability to throw snow up to 12 meters. It seems like the perfect car for bad weather, but there is an even more technologically advanced option – fully autonomous robot Kobi. Kobi itself processes information about weather conditions and begins removing snow as soon as the first flakes touch the path. Naturally, this function does not work perfectly, since the weather data comes from regular weather forecast sites. 

If incorrect robot data is received, you canput it in manual mode and give commands via smartphone. Moreover, Kobi is also useful at other times of the year, as it is equipped with modules for a lawn mower and leaf blower. 

Dimensional snow blowers without driver

Cleaning a small area near the house cannot be compared with the scale of bus stations and airports, so hereCompletely different technologies are used. The Yeti Snow Technology is a stand-alone snow plough that was first tested in March 2018 at Norway's Fagernes Airport and later at Sweden's Örnskjöldsvik Airport.With a length of 20 m and a width of 5.5 m, the machine is capable of clearing 357,000 m2 of snow in just one hour.

One of the most important characteristics of thesevehicles is that they are designed to work in extreme conditions and in conditions of poor visibility. This is the practical advantage of autopilot over man. In the long run, the technology will become indispensable in cleaning snow on the runways and reduce the number of delayed flights.

GPS for monitoring snow removal

Under the snow on the roads there is always icewhich is much more difficult to clean. For this purpose, snowblowers first remove the snow, and if necessary, sprinkle salt with anti-icing reagents. The problem is that only the drivers of these cars know exactly where the work has already been done. Ordinary drivers drive at their own risk. To fix the situation, a GPS sensor will help, the data of which is synchronized with a special map available to everyone online. This technology offers an interactive map on the city’s website showing the state of the streets. This practice is already being applied in Kansas City.

How to clean the roof from snow

We have already talked about devices for snow removal on paths and roads, but what about roofs?Houses covered with snow always look cozier, reminiscent of pictures from a fairy tale, but there isThere are many examples of fatalities due to the fact that the roof was not cleaned in time.High snowdrifts on top of the house can be very dangerous.suddenly fall on a person or even break the roof with your own weight.In addition, an ice crust begins to form under the snowdrifts, which becomes very heavy and during the thaw canroll off the roof or cause a leak. 

The problem with cleaning the roof is its fragility and sloping shape, so a regular shovel is not suitable.The only solution is a special device called Avalanche. 

The device is a 5-meter lightweight fiberglass handle, on which a 40-centimeter plastic slide with wheels is attached to protect the roof fromThe owner of the device just needs to move it forward, and the snow will take care of itself.fall without too much trouble. 

Previously, we also talked about technologies that will send gas boilers into history.