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Life Expectancy Evaluation and Replacement Schedule Development for LED Traffic Signals

  • 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.

Keywords

  • Department of Transportation (MODOT)
  • Life Expectancy
  • Light-Emitting Diode (LED)
  • Missouri
  • Replacement Schedules
  • Sustainability
  • Traffic Signal
  • Engineering Managers
  • Life Cycle Analysisl
  • Missouris
  • Schedule Development
  • Standards

Disciplines

  • Operations Research, Systems Engineering and Industrial Engineering

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