Supplier
OTT HydroMet
Lufft RoadSmart Road Weather Sensor
Compact non-invasive roadside sensor measuring surface condition, friction, temperature and water-film state.
Pricing
Request a quote for current pricing, lead time and delivery to your airport.The Lufft RoadSmart (8811.U55) is a compact, low-maintenance non-invasive sensor that detects road/surface condition, friction, surface temperature, moisture, water-film height, dew point and ice percentage from above the surface. It delivers real-time data at 1 Hz over RS485 using the UMB protocol to support preventive de-icing and gritting decisions. The same surface-state principle underpins airport runway-condition monitoring.
Specs at a glance
Technical specifications.
| Measures road condition, friction, surface temperature, moisture, water-film height, dew point, ice % | |
| Measuring range 3.5-5.5 m; installation height 3-5 m | |
| Operating temperature -40 to +60 C; humidity 0-100% | |
| Power 10-28 V DC | |
| Data output 1 Hz via RS485 (UMB binary) | |
| Dimensions 110 x 200 x 100 mm, ~1700 g, IP68 |
Best for
Use cases.
- ›Non-invasive runway / apron surface-condition monitoring
- ›Winter de-icing and anti-icing decision support
- ›Road weather information systems (RWIS)