In recent months, our project partner Cerema has been actively fostering collaborations with Sterela, a leading company in the design of weigh-in-motion (WIM) systems. These discussions have laid the groundwork for the upcoming field tests planned as part of the SETO Living Lab activities.
During the meetings, Cerema presented the current progress of the SETO research and development efforts to STERELA, emphasizing ongoing work aimed at enhancing the performance of existing WIM systems. A particular focus was placed on detecting lifted truck axles using a combination of inductive loop detectors and camera-based methods, which sparked interest due to its potential to improve accuracy in WIM data collection. The discussions then explored avenues for collaboration to facilitate the execution of field tests.
Fieldwork has also made significant strides. In August, Cerema acquired an inductive loop detector, a key tool for recording raw magnetic profiles of trucks passing over inductive loops designed by Cerema in collaboration with a Polish research team specializing in this technology. The detector is currently undergoing testing in the laboratory in preparation for large-scale field trials.
The results of this process will be detailed in a paper being co-authored with Université Gustave Eiffel, which will be submitted for presentation at the HVTT18 conference, promoted by FSA ULaval and scheduled to take place in Québec City, Canada, in March 2025.
