Vaisala is bringing its insights and actionable road weather data to the TomTom Hazard Warning service to help improve driver safety.
Vaisala says TomTom Hazard Warnings creates signals that alert drivers and autonomous vehicles to traffic, weather and road hazards as they happen.
Petri Marjava, head of automotive at Vaisala, says: “More than every fifth traffic accident is a result of inclement weather-related impacts, yet drivers often don’t receive real-time information about weather or driving conditions from their in-vehicle technology – even in new vehicle models.
“While TomTom has utilised our atmospheric weather data for years, our new arrangement equips its Hazard Warnings service with must-have predictive road weather information. Road weather data takes in-vehicle weather services to the next level by helping drivers stay safe while conveniently optimising route and travel times in all weather conditions.”
TomTom Hazard Warnings use Vaisala’s data to deliver early warnings related to weather hazards like slippery roads, reduced visibility and strong winds.
According to Vaisala, this data enables better route planning and notifies drivers to prepare and adjust for driving in poor conditions.
Additionally, Vaisala is now providing TomTom Hazard Warnings with road surface measurements and driving conditions forecasts.
The road weather data Vaisala delivers covers continent-wide road networks across the US and Europe to help enhance driver safety, with other regions to follow.
