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New fog safety alert for Venice

A sophisticated fog warning system is now being used in the Italian city of Venice to help reduce traffic accidents.
March 2, 2012 Read time: 1 min
A sophisticated fog warning system is now being used in the Italian city of Venice to help reduce traffic accidents. The city and the surrounding region suffers from fog at certain times of the year, which has been noted as a major safety hazard for road users. This new system uses data from land-based visibility sensors as well as satellites to provide a comprehensive view of fog conditions. This is of note as it is one of the first such systems to be introduced worldwide. The system is said to provide reliable fog warnings that prevent accidents and save costs.

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