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2.8.3 Test Routes<br />

Because the FOT resulted in the collection of an entire year’s worth of data <strong>for</strong> six test trucks, the<br />

data included a variety of weather conditions and terrain. A description of the routes traveled, along<br />

with interesting duty cycles obtained in the FOT, appear in Section 6, Data Analysis.<br />

2.8.4 De-instrumentation<br />

Upon the completion of the FOT, the six test vehicles were de-instrumented from October 27, 2007,<br />

to February 16, 2008. This involved the removal of all DAS components and wiring with the<br />

exception of the Air-Weigh, which remained on each test vehicle. In accordance with the MOU, the<br />

tires supplied <strong>for</strong> the FOT remained with the test vehicles as well. Mounting brackets <strong>for</strong> the weather<br />

stations were removed, and the holes that had been drilled to accommodate wires were filled.<br />

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