Shining in the Rain | Episode 6 of Safer Roads. Greener Future.

Описание: Why do road markings almost disappear in heavy rain, and how can we engineer markings that stay visible when drivers need them most?

In this episode, Anja visits the SWARCO Glass Beads Technology Center in Neufurth, Austria, together with our Road Markings expert Konstantin.

They break down:
🔬 The science behind wet-night visibility
💧 Why water changes how glass beads reflect light
🔍 How larger beads (1–2 mm) improve visibility
⚙️ How structured markings let water drain off and keep beads exposed

🎧 …and the surprising acoustic effect structured markings can create
If rain can hide the road, we can engineer solutions that bring it back — brighter, safer, and more reliable.

👉 Watch the full episode to see the technology in action.
Chapters
00:00 Intro — Why rain reduces visibility
00:28 How glass beads work
01:12 The challenge of wet-night conditions
02:00 Solution 1: Larger glass beads
03:15 Solution 2: Structured markings
04:20 Acoustic effects
04:45 Outro

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