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Old 2nd Feb 2019, 21:28
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Originally Posted by Skyjob
Maybe it's time next time runway works are carried out to install subterranean heat sources, keeping the ground/runway just warm enough to keep melting the snow on the rare occasions it does fall in theUK.
Small investment, lasting results, no training required, no machines to maintain and crews to train
https://trid.trb.org/view/1436898

$53m to install and $8,250 for each hour of operation
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