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SNOW SENTRYTM The information contained herein is proprietary and confidential information of Fortran Traffic

SNOW SENTRYTM The information contained herein is proprietary and confidential information of Fortran Traffic Systems Limited. Copyright © 2010 Fortran Traffic Systems Limited. All rights reserved.

SNOW SENTRYTM Problem Definition: LEDs Don’t Melt Snow • Incandescent bulbs have traditionally been

SNOW SENTRYTM Problem Definition: LEDs Don’t Melt Snow • Incandescent bulbs have traditionally been used for traffic signal indications • Majority of the power from an incandescent bulb is emitted as heat • LEDs – benefit is a significant reduction of the power/maintenance therefore less costs • Reduced heat from LEDs is considered a major factor in snow and ice build-up during Winter • Solution required to protect against visual impairment caused by snow and ice on traffic signals The information contained herein is proprietary and confidential information of Fortran Traffic Systems Limited. Copyright © 2010 Fortran Traffic Systems Limited. All rights reserved.

SNOW SENTRYTM EVOLUTION Approached by a major Canadian City to design a snow solution

SNOW SENTRYTM EVOLUTION Approached by a major Canadian City to design a snow solution device prior to them commencing their LED program Investigated the following: - Heater - Thermostat - Surface Coatings (Aircraft, Oil-based chemical, Rain-X, etc. ) - Visors The information contained herein is proprietary and confidential information of Fortran Traffic Systems Limited. Copyright © 2010 Fortran Traffic Systems Limited. All rights reserved.

SNOW SENTRYTM PROPOSED SOLUTION Model thermal characteristics of the incandescent signal: - bulb type

SNOW SENTRYTM PROPOSED SOLUTION Model thermal characteristics of the incandescent signal: - bulb type - input voltage / power - duty cycle - filament position & orientation The information contained herein is proprietary and confidential information of Fortran Traffic Systems Limited. Copyright © 2010 Fortran Traffic Systems Limited. All rights reserved.

SNOW SENTRYTM PROPOSED SOLUTION 74, 0 73, 0 72, 0 71, 0 70, 0

SNOW SENTRYTM PROPOSED SOLUTION 74, 0 73, 0 72, 0 71, 0 70, 0 69, 0 68, 0 67, 0 66, 0 65, 0 64, 0 63, 0 62, 0 61, 0 60, 0 59, 0 58, 0 57, 0 56, 0 55, 0 54, 0 53, 0 52, 0 51, 0 50, 0 49, 0 48, 0 47, 0 46, 0 45, 0 44, 0 43, 0 42, 0 41, 0 40, 0 39, 0 38, 0 37, 0 36, 0 35, 0 34, 0 33, 0 32, 0 31, 0 30, 0 29, 0 28, 0 27, 0 26, 0 25, 0 24, 0 23, 0 22, 0 21, 0 20, 0 P 1 P 2 P 3 P 4 P 5 P 1/12 P 5/12 P 1/3 1230 1100 900 240 230 210 220 200 1010 TIME (sec) 190 180 170 150 160 140 130 120 110 90 100 80 70 60 40 50 20 30 10 P 5/3 0 TEMP ( C ) 12" SIGNAL - INCANDESCENT The information contained herein is proprietary and confidential information of Fortran Traffic Systems Limited. Copyright © 2010 Fortran Traffic Systems Limited. All rights reserved.

SNOW SENTRYTM PROPOSED SOLUTION Reviewed heater design alternatives with manufacturers - Opacity - Watt

SNOW SENTRYTM PROPOSED SOLUTION Reviewed heater design alternatives with manufacturers - Opacity - Watt density and total power - Material composition - Deformation - Cost - New signal/Retrofit signal The information contained herein is proprietary and confidential information of Fortran Traffic Systems Limited. Copyright © 2010 Fortran Traffic Systems Limited. All rights reserved.

SNOW SENTRYTM THE HEATER None of the previous designs met all the requirements of

SNOW SENTRYTM THE HEATER None of the previous designs met all the requirements of our model Designed an LED cap with a thermal film heater applied over the entire surface to melt/evaporate the snow and ice. The information contained herein is proprietary and confidential information of Fortran Traffic Systems Limited. Copyright © 2010 Fortran Traffic Systems Limited. All rights reserved.

SNOW SENTRYTM TEST RESULTS Tested thermal film heater in Environmental Chamber and Field Compared

SNOW SENTRYTM TEST RESULTS Tested thermal film heater in Environmental Chamber and Field Compared results with Incandescent Signal Incandescent – Top Heater - Bottom Heater The information contained herein is proprietary and confidential information of Fortran Traffic Systems Limited. Copyright © 2010 Fortran Traffic Systems Limited. All rights reserved.

SNOW SENTRYTM FIELD TRIALS Field test results were suboptimal Identified deficiencies and raised other

SNOW SENTRYTM FIELD TRIALS Field test results were suboptimal Identified deficiencies and raised other issues Tests in the chamber also revealed that the surface between lens and heater started to discolor with tiny bubbles The information contained herein is proprietary and confidential information of Fortran Traffic Systems Limited. Copyright © 2010 Fortran Traffic Systems Limited. All rights reserved.

SNOW SENTRYTM HEATER ISSUES - Unable to replicate the incandescent thermal model characteristics -

SNOW SENTRYTM HEATER ISSUES - Unable to replicate the incandescent thermal model characteristics - Problems started to manifest - Discoloration - Deformation - Material type and composition - MMU / Conflict Monitor compatibility - Thermal Hysteresis control - Separate/Alternate Power source for heater - Increased Power consumption - Extend payback period The information contained herein is proprietary and confidential information of Fortran Traffic Systems Limited. Copyright © 2010 Fortran Traffic Systems Limited. All rights reserved.

SNOW SENTRYTM BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD K. I. S. S. Principal Further analysis

SNOW SENTRYTM BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD K. I. S. S. Principal Further analysis of the test data One problem source is the “ledge” formed by the visor’s bottom lip Prevent buildup using a clear convex shield that protrudes past the bottom lip The information contained herein is proprietary and confidential information of Fortran Traffic Systems Limited. Copyright © 2010 Fortran Traffic Systems Limited. All rights reserved.

SNOW SENTRYTM THE SOLUTION A clear geometrically designed shield would guard the LED module

SNOW SENTRYTM THE SOLUTION A clear geometrically designed shield would guard the LED module from snow and ice; thus the name “SNOW SENTRYTM” The information contained herein is proprietary and confidential information of Fortran Traffic Systems Limited. Copyright © 2010 Fortran Traffic Systems Limited. All rights reserved.

SNOW SENTRYTM Designed for multiple LED brands Impact Resistant Acrylic UV Stabilized Improves visibility

SNOW SENTRYTM Designed for multiple LED brands Impact Resistant Acrylic UV Stabilized Improves visibility Zero Power Low Maintenance Low Cost Installation Friendly (Retrofit & New) Lightweight Patent Pending Design The information contained herein is proprietary and confidential information of Fortran Traffic Systems Limited. Copyright © 2010 Fortran Traffic Systems Limited. All rights reserved.

SNOW SENTRYTM SNOW SENTRY ITE TESTING Independent lighting laboratory testing in 2009 and 2010

SNOW SENTRYTM SNOW SENTRY ITE TESTING Independent lighting laboratory testing in 2009 and 2010 of the SNOW SENTRY installed on LED modules. Results from both tests showed “the Snow Sentry Shield appears to allow all the generated wavelengths of light to pass through with the same transmission. ” Lighting Sciences The information contained herein is proprietary and confidential information of Fortran Traffic Systems Limited. Copyright © 2010 Fortran Traffic Systems Limited. All rights reserved.

SNOW SENTRYTM SAMPLE CUSTOMERS - Barrie, ON - Fredericton, NB - Green Bay, Wisconsin

SNOW SENTRYTM SAMPLE CUSTOMERS - Barrie, ON - Fredericton, NB - Green Bay, Wisconsin - Halifax, NS - Illinois DOT - Manitoba - Michigan DOT - Mississauga, ON - Minnesota DOT - Ottawa, ON - Penn DOT - Rockford, Illinois - Toronto, ON - York Region - Wisconsin DOT The information contained herein is proprietary and confidential information of Fortran Traffic Systems Limited. Copyright © 2010 Fortran Traffic Systems Limited. All rights reserved.

SNOW SENTRYTM Would you use this: Or this: The information contained herein is proprietary

SNOW SENTRYTM Would you use this: Or this: The information contained herein is proprietary and confidential information of Fortran Traffic Systems Limited. Copyright © 2010 Fortran Traffic Systems Limited. All rights reserved.

SNOW SENTRYTM Manufactured in Canada by: Fortran Traffic Systems Limited 470 Midwest Road Toronto,

SNOW SENTRYTM Manufactured in Canada by: Fortran Traffic Systems Limited 470 Midwest Road Toronto, ON M 1 P 4 Y 5 Tel: (800) 387 -4555 www. fortrantraffic. com The information contained herein is proprietary and confidential information of Fortran Traffic Systems Limited. Copyright © 2010 Fortran Traffic Systems Limited. All rights reserved.

SNOW SENTRYTM THANK YOU ITE AND USDOT The information contained herein is proprietary and

SNOW SENTRYTM THANK YOU ITE AND USDOT The information contained herein is proprietary and confidential information of Fortran Traffic Systems Limited. Copyright © 2010 Fortran Traffic Systems Limited. All rights reserved.