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Highlights
- Quarterhill to provide WIM technology for Brussels-Capital Region weigh station to monitor overloaded vehicles.
- Joint project with Jacops NV aims to enhance road safety and optimize enforcement of vehicle weight regulations.
- iSINC WIM controller selected for project, offering efficient monitoring and real-time vehicle data analysis.
Quarterhill Inc. (TSX:QTRH) has announced a significant contract to supply its weigh-in-motion (WIM) technology for the Brussels Mobility project, in collaboration with Belgium-based technology integrator Jacops NV. Under the terms of the contract, Quarterhill will be responsible for the design, supply, technical support, and training related to the WIM subsystem, as well as the provision of the necessary software for commercial vehicle monitoring and enforcement.
The WIM system will be installed at a dynamic weighing station in the Brussels-Capital Region. This weigh station will screen vehicles for overloading at highway speeds before they are directed to law enforcement inspection sites. The technology enables efficient pre-selection of overloaded vehicles, thereby improving the overall efficiency of vehicle inspections and reducing congestion at enforcement sites. Furthermore, the system will collect and analyze real-time data on the vehicles traveling on the E19 highway, providing an accurate snapshot of traffic conditions.
The primary goal of the system is to reduce the number of overloaded vehicles on the roads, which contribute to issues such as road deterioration, more severe accidents, and unfair competition in the transport industry. By identifying overweight vehicles early in their journey, Quarterhill’s WIM technology allows enforcement authorities to address these problems proactively, thereby improving road safety and sustainability.
Chuck Myers, CEO of Quarterhill, commented, “We are excited at the prospect of introducing our advanced enforcement technology to Brussels Mobility and expanding our presence in Europe. Together with Jacops, we will deploy a state-of-the-art high-speed WIM system that will make Belgian roads safer and more sustainable. We have a longstanding relationship with Jacops as a customer for our microwave sensor products, and this project demonstrates how having a broad portfolio of traffic technologies and established relationships with traffic system integrators leads to further opportunities.”
The weigh station will monitor four lanes of one-way traffic, recording key data on vehicle classification and tax without disrupting the flow of traffic. Additionally, the system will include an overview camera to help enforcement personnel clearly identify flagged vehicles and an Automated Number Plate Reader (ANPR) system. The ANPR will photograph, recognize, store, process, and transmit the license plates of vehicles that approach the weigh station, supporting enforcement efforts.
For this project, Quarterhill’s iSINC WIM controller was selected for its ability to preselect overweight vehicles, create comprehensive vehicle records, classify vehicles, and maintain high uptime and ease of service. The iSINC system's versatility enables it to manage a wide variety of sensors, cameras, dimensioning systems, and communication equipment, making it a comprehensive solution for the dynamic weighing station.
