Data Collection

A variety of data can be collected in order to be able to assess pavement condition. There are many machine techniques and several focus areas for manual collection. The two key collection methods supported by this website are:

Inspector Accreditation

Details of Inspector Accreditation ...more

DCD Software Accreditation

Details of DCD accreditation ...more

SCANNER

Collecting data using automated road condition survey machines. ...more

Visual Survey

Data collection by visual survey methods, inspector accreditation & training, and best practice ...more

MSP Software

Page from which to download Machine Survey Pre-processor software with instructions ...more

Accredited Collector

Page with links to the accredited data collection devices and organisations ...more

Of course, data collected in this way tends to be assessed in conjunction with other data such as deflectograph data, GPR data and inventory data.

It is essential that Authorities responsible for the care of our highway networks be able to maximise the benefit of collecting data and then managing it.