ROMDAS with LCMS Complete High Speed
Data Collection System
ROMDAS System Overview
• Supplying data collection system for over 25 years
• Over 200 systems in 60 countries
• Modular design offering flexibility and wide variety of data
• Proven in wide variety of conditions
Systems - Tailored Design
• ROMDAS System
• Bump Integrator (Roughness – unpaved roads)
• High Res DMI (Distance/Chainage)
• GPS Receiver (capable of sub-meter DGPS)
• LCMS with Roughness + Geometry upgrades
• Multiple ROW cameras
• Computer system, power supplies and all other required accessories
TNRSP – Similar Systems• Tamil Nadu Research Sector Project (TNRSP),
have been using 2 almost identical systems since 2011
• Successfully surveyed around 60,000km or roads to date
• Contract is about to be extended for another year
ROMDAS LCMS collects• Automatic crack and defect detection and analysis
including; cracking (width, length, depth), potholes and raveling/joint data, sealed crack detection.
• Pavement Images• Transverse Profiles
Rut Depth, Width & Cross-Sectional Area for each wheelpath,
• Macro-Texture (MPD) in 5 bands across the whole lane width,
• Optional Upgrade:– Roughness (IRI)– Geometry– FOD Detection (Airports)
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Joint/Faulting
Joint/Faulting
Cracking & Defects
Cracking & Defects
ROMDAS LCMS Standards• ASTM E950; Can collect longitudinal profile and compute IRI• ASTM E1845; Can collect macro texture and compute MPD• ASTM E965; Can collect macro texture and compute MTD• ASTM E1703; Can compute rutting according to standard• AASHTO PP67; Can quantify cracking• AASHTO PP68; Can collect images of pavement surfaces• AASHTO PP69; Can determine pavement deformations• AASHTO PP70; Can collect transverse profiles
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Joint/Faulting
Joint/Faulting
Cracking & Defects
Cracking & Defects
• Survey Speed 0 – 100km/h.• Conforms to IP-65 (NEMA 4).• Operates at 5,600 Hz (Profiles per second).• 4 m profile width.• Laser imagery allows for data collection in day or night
conditions.• Outputs generic MS Access (.mdb) files for raw data, as well as
JPEG images which show the quantity and severity of defects at 10m intervals.
ROMDAS LCMS Features
• Scanning Laser; accurately measures the transverse profile across the full lane width.
• Macro-texture Measurement; can be measured over whole pavement.
• Lane tracking; eliminates data variability and inaccuracies due to vehicle wander ‘year-on-year’.
• Roof Mounted Equipment; mounted 2.2 m above pavement surface, at rear of vehicle.
• Roughness Inertial Measuring Unit (IMU); instead of traditional accelerometers.
• Validation tool; unique tool which validates the calibration.
• Laser based pavement imaging; automated defect detection, lane marking detection, high quality pavement images (with optional defect overlay).
Special Features
Benefits of using the LCMS
Very high accuracy data making it perfect for analysis of major highways,
High operating speed (up to 100km/h),
Wide variety of data collected, Identification of lane markings mean the unit can automatically adjust
the position of data (like MPD bands and Roughness) to match user-defined locations. In turn giving increased accuracy (i.e. removes the influence of the driver on the collection of data),
Raw data profiles are recorded allowing for re-processing using different parameters.
Real time status provided to operators
Operation PrincipleData Collection:
High accuracy pavement profiles
Real-Time Status Display
Real-time status display. Givingoperators immediate feedback on correct operation of system.
Post-ProcessingPavement Analysis
Outputs a wide variety of pavement analysis data used in deterioration modeling and maintenance planning
The LCMS Measures Every mm Of The Roads Surface
Excellent 3D accuracy (0.5mm),
Good lateral resolution (1mm),
High acquisition rate (5,600 profiles/s),
What Makes 3D Sensors Perfect For Crack Detection?
45 million 3D and 2D points/s
Lane Tracking•LANE MARKINGS are used to correct profiles and compensate for driver wander•Simplifies certification procedures•Eliminates the need to certify operators
Macro Texture Network survey is possible at 100kmh
Full lane width is measured
5 AASHTO bands
Great repeatability
Automatic lane marking detection
Transverse Profiles and Rutting Most accurate transverse profiler on the market with
4,000+ points per profile
Calculate Rut Depth, Rut Width and Cross Sectional
Area or wheel path depressions.
ROMDAS Software
ROMDAS Data Acquisition & Processing
Post – Processing: DataView
ROMDAS Data Acquisition & Processing Software
Supplied with the purchase of the ROMDAS system,
Used for 2 primary functions:
1. During ROMDAS surveys to display and integrate all modules and interfaces,
2. Process raw .rbf files into Microsoft Access files (.mdb)
ROMDAS Data Acquisition & Processing Software
Key built in features:
Calibration Processes that step the user through how to calibrate specific module,
Powerful Keycode System: a very flexible feature that allows users to define manual ratings and events at the touch of a button,
Location Referencing (LRP) at the touch of a button,
Travel-Time surveys,
View the status and data collection of devices in real-time,
ROMDAS Data Acquisition & Processing Software
Microsoft Access (.mdb) files created contain a number of tables that reference all data to Chainage and/or GPS,
Access databases are easily exported to most asset management, GIS mapping and highway maintenance planning software,
DataView: Post – Processing Software
DataViewDataView is used to perform several advanced data processing steps. These include;
1. Process video images for asset and condition data,
2. Integrate multiple survey files into a single database,
3. Present data in customised charts,
4. QA Data by viewing all datasets link to Video, GIS Map and Charts Simultaneously
5. Create GIS maps with exportable layers
DataView
DataViewView a variety of survey data in a linked display,
GPS Map
Stripmaps
Survey Videos
LCMS Images
ROMDAS SUPPORT
ROMDAS Support Overview:
ROMDAS offers a number of post sale support systems, these including:
Annual Maintenance Subscription (AMS) ROMDAS Remote Support (RRS) Training and Installation Services Newsletter
ANNUAL MAINTENANCE SUBSCRIPTION (A.M.S.)
The ROMDAS AMS offer customers a range of entitlements to help keep their systems in optimal condition.
Entitlements include:
► Free Technical Support
► Discount on Spare/Replacement Parts
► Discount on any follow up Training &
Installation Services
► Free Software Updates
► Access to Secure Member's Page
► Free Annual System Audit
Technical support in real-time
Have a ROMDAS technician remotely connect to the survey computer to;
ROMDAS REMOTE SUPPORT
Check settings,
Diagnose faults,
Assist with installation and setup,
Perform online training,
View the system operating in real-time.
ROMDAS Training And Installation
On-site installation of all equipment
Expert training of operators on operations and maintenance
Skilled and experienced ROMDAS engineers
ROMDASROad Measurement
Data Acquisition System
Manufactured by Data Collection Limited, New Zealand