AASHTO PP 50-03 (2005)

This test method describes the procedure for operating and verifying the calibration of an inertial profiler. This test method is meant to be performed as a Quality Assurance (QA) test for use with the appropriate smoothness specification for paving operations. It is not meant to be required as a Quality Control (QC) procedure to monitor daily paving operations; however, this method is recommended when inertial profilers are used for QC testing and for network level data collection. It also provides:

• evaluation procedures for the profiles that are generated, and
• a methodology for resolution of disputes arising from suspect profiler output.