: Implement a "follow-the-leader" or geofenced automation feature. Since airport snow removal is often done in a staggered "echelon" formation, automated speed and distance syncing between vehicles can maximize clearing width and safety while reducing operator fatigue.

Based on the code , this appears to refer to a Sourcewell contract with Airport Technologies specifically for airport runway snow removal and maintenance equipment .

: Use IoT sensors to monitor the vibration and pressure of the plow blades or sweeper brushes. A feature that predicts exactly how many "clearing hours" are left before a part fails can prevent equipment breakdowns in the middle of a major blizzard.

If you are looking to develop a "useful feature" for this type of heavy machinery (like runway snow plows or high-speed sweepers), here are three high-impact directions based on modern aviation maintenance needs:

: Develop a sensor-linked dashboard that overlays the equipment's current clearing path with real-time runway friction coefficients. This allows operators to see exactly where ice patches remain, ensuring the runway meets safety standards for aircraft landing and takeoff without redundant passes.