Background

PAVER^TM FieldInspector^TM is PAVER^TM companion software that takes advantage of GIS/ GPS state of the art technology as well as innovative graphics to facilitate pavement inspection using handheld computer tablets. The program allows the user to identify his location on a pavement network map displayed on his/her tablet computer. As the user clicks on the section to be inspected, the program already knows all the section information and the user is ready for immediate data entry. As the user is entering pavement distress data, the PCI is being calculated and displayed to the inspector in real time and the program has built significant data entry validation tools to identify errors before they are recorded. When inspecting concrete pavement, the program allows the user to generate graphics of the individual concrete panels (slabs) and record identified distresses on each slab. These graphics are stored with the inspection and can be viewed later. When inspection is completed, the program generates an error free XML file for import into PAVER^TM. The program has wide applications especially for agencies with more than one evaluation team where each team is assigned to inspect different parts of the airfield and the data are later imported into the main copy of PAVER^TM.

The following is a brief overview of the >PAVER^TM FieldInspector^TM capabilities.

Computer Tablet-Based

PAVER^TM FieldInspector^TM is a computer tablet-based software application for collecting pavement distress data and calculating real-time Pavement Condition Index (PCI^TM). Users can import an inspection from PAVER^TM into FieldInspector^TM on a tablet and take it out into the field.

Innovative Graphics

FieldInspector^TM features innovative graphics capabilities that make it possible to record distresses on pavement drawings.

"Tablet" view shows the Distresses as large individual buttons with one set of buttons above for low, medium, and high severity. This view makes it easier to select the correct Distress and Severity in the Field. Distress Help can also be accessed from the form.

Uses GIS/GPS technology

FieldInspector^TM takes advantage of GIS/ GPS state of the art technology. The program allows the users to identify their location on a pavement network map displayed on the tablet computer. As the user clicks on the section to be inspected, the program already knows all the section information, and the user is ready for immediate data entry.

Real time PCI Calculations & Data Entry Validation Tools

As the user enters pavement distress data, the PCI calculates and displays to the inspector in real time. The program has significant data entry validation tools to identify errors before they are recorded.

Generates Graphics of Individual Concrete Panels (Slabs)

When inspecting concrete pavement, the program allows the user to generate graphics of the individual concrete panels (slabs) and record identified distresses on each slab. These graphics are stored with the inspection and can be viewed later.

Generates XML File for Import into PAVER^TM

When inspection is completed, the program can generates an error free XML file for import into PAVER^TM.

Multiple Evaluation Team Benefit

The program has wide applications especially for agencies with more than one
evaluation team where each team is assigned to inspect different parts of an
airfield/roadway, and the data are later imported into the main copy of PAVER^TM.