Asphalt Pavement Scanner - Continuous Density Measurement System
Build Better Roads with the Asphalt Pavement Scanner (APS)
Achieve Unmatched Asphalt Quality and Minimize Risk with Real-Time Compaction Mapping
The Asphalt Pavement Scanner (APS) revolutionizes how asphalt paving projects are assessed by delivering continuous, real-time mapping of compaction, density, temperature, thickness, and surface roughness. Unlike traditional spot-testing methods, APS provides paving crews and quality control teams with a comprehensive view of the pavement during construction, helping ensure that every section is built to last.
Whether you're managing new paving starts, post-interruption sections, or full-scale highway jobs, APS gives you the tools to identify problems before they become failures, document quality for acceptance, and defend against costly rework or disputes.
Why APS is Needed on Every Asphalt Project
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Spot tests aren’t enough. Traditional nuclear gauges and core sampling offer limited, discrete readings. APS provides full-width, continuous measurement for a complete assessment of pavement quality.
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Minimize costly rework. Detect under-compacted areas, temperature segregation, and roughness early.
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Support forensic and acceptance data. Use APS data to challenge outlier test results and document true pavement quality with clear visuals and statistics.
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Optimize operations. Use real-time data to guide compaction, reduce over-rolling, and improve paving efficiency.
What APS Does
APS is a cart-mounted system that utilizes advanced ground-penetrating radar (GPR) and other integrated sensors to scan asphalt pavements. In just minutes, APS collects thousands of data points across a section, providing:
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Continuous Density & Compaction Maps (Deep and Shallow lifts)
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Mat Temperature Profiling using non-contact infrared sensors
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Surface Roughness Estimation as an IRI proxy
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Asphalt Thickness Measurement using Radar Reflection Analysis
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High-Precision GNSS/GPS Location Tracking (1 cm accuracy)
Key Features:
Real-Time Results - View compaction, dielectric, temperature, and thickness maps instantly while scanning.
Non-Nuclear, Safe Operation - No radioactive sources, training, or licensing required.
Lightweight & Portable - Disassembles quickly into a rugged case for transport in a pickup or van.
No Cables or Hassles - Fully wireless operation with rechargeable Li-Ion batteries.
Advanced Calibration Tools - Optional calibration kit supports compaction accuracy using gyratory pucks or cores.
Professional Reporting - Export PDF reports and satellite-overlay images. Seamless integration with Veta software for advanced statistical analysis.
AASHTO-Compliant - Meets AASHTO PP-98 and T-414 standards for dielectric profiling and asphalt assessment.
Precise Positioning Anywhere - Use PointPerfect™ or NTRIP/CORS GNSS correction systems for centimeter-level mapping accuracy.
Typical Use Cases
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New paving sections after a break in operations
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Quality assurance for DOT incentive/disincentive specs
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Paver and roller configuration optimization
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Defending performance against unrepresentative core samples
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Construction verification for high-performance or warranty projects
Proven Performance in the Field
APS has been successfully used by leading paving contractors and DOT agencies to map over thousands of pavement sections. With 20-inch scan swaths and push-cart operation, you can scan 1,000 ft in under 5 minutes and generate instant reports that reduce risk, improve quality, and save money.
See the Difference. Build with Confidence.
APS gives you control over your pavement quality, letting you see exactly what’s happening beneath the surface. Don’t guess—map it, measure it, and prove it with the Asphalt Pavement Scanner.
Ready to Elevate Your Pavement Quality?
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