📐 Our Methodology
How Ilystics predicts site trafficability
Overview
Ilystics combines real-time weather data, soil science, and proprietary algorithms to predict when construction sites will be too muddy to work. Our system analyzes multiple factors to give you accurate, actionable forecasts.
Core Principles
We track rainfall over the past 7 days, with heavier rain events having greater impact on soil saturation and drying time.
Different soils drain at different rates. Clay soils hold water longest, while sandy and gravelly soils drain quickly. We account for your site's specific soil characteristics.
Drying rates vary significantly by season. Winter conditions slow evaporation, while summer heat accelerates drying. We also account for frozen ground conditions.
Our system tracks antecedent moisture—meaning multiple rain events compound to increase drying time beyond what a single event would cause.
Data Sources
High-resolution weather data aggregated from NOAA, ECMWF, and other national weather services
Official soil classification data from the Natural Resources Conservation Service
Real-time precipitation radar for current conditions monitoring
Two Analysis Modes
📈 Historical Estimator
Uses 5-10 year climate data to estimate statistically likely delay days per month. Perfect for planning and budgeting future projects.
Risk Classification
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Our predictive algorithms and analytical methods are proprietary to Ilystics.