Use and development of the PAVIN fog and rain platform in the framework of the H2020 AWARD project

Cerema is a member of the European All Weather Autonomous Real logistics operations and Demonstrations (AWARD) project which aims to bring major innovations to the transport industry, fleet operators and the entire logistics sector. The project contributes to the accelerated deployment of innovative, connected, and automated freight transport solutions in Europe and worldwide. The Cerema ITS research team plays an important role in this project. Among other things, it is involved in setting up the protocols and carrying out tests in degraded weather conditions. For this, the PAVIN Fog and Rain platform, located in Clermont-Ferrand, is used for the development of the sensor suite and associated algorithms. It is also an opportunity for the research team to develop this physical simulation platform, particularly concerning the production of maritime fogs, by extending the size range of the reproduced fog droplets. The results of the tests carried out and the innovations obtained are presented in this communication