Digital image processing techniques for pavement macro-texture analysis.

Author(s)
Elunai, R. Chandran, V. & Mabukwa, P.
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Abstract

Road surface macro-texture is an indicator used to determine the skid resistance levels in pavements. Existing methods of quantifying macro-texture include the sand patch test and the laser profilometer. These methods utilise the 3D information of the pavement surface to extract the average texture depth. Recently, interest in image processing techniques as a quantifier of macro-texture has arisen, mainly using the fast Fourier transform (FFT). This paper reviews the FFT method, and then proposes two new methods, one using the autocorrelation function and the other using wavelets. (a) For the covering entry of this conference, please see ITRD abstract no. E220164.

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20101853 ST CD-ROM /23 / ITRD E220129
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In: Building on 50 years of road and transport research : proceedings of the 24th ARRB Conference, Melbourne, Victoria, 12-15 October 2010, 15 p.

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