Adoption of 3D Laser Imaging Systems for Automated Pavement Condition Assessment in the United States: Challenges and Opportunities
Publication: Airfield and Highway Pavements 2021
ABSTRACT
3D laser imaging systems are increasingly being adopted by state and local transportation agencies for automated pavement condition assessment after proving the feasibility and benefits of its application. This paper will present some of the main challenges that transportation agencies may face when adopting 3D laser imaging systems including the transition from manual to automated condition assessment, data collection considerations, data quality management, data storage management, as well as the possible switching to different imaging systems or data processing methods. On the other hand, this paper will also present many opportunities that are available to advance the agencies’ current pavement management practices by leveraging the valuable pavement data being collected to develop better pavement condition rating systems, implement comprehensive long-term pavement performance monitoring programs, improve the accuracy of predictive performance models, optimize the pavement treatment practices, support the pavement maintenance projects, and enhance road safety.
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