Field-Test-Based Guideline Development for the Integration of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) in GDOT Operations

Irizarry, Javier; Johnson, Eric N.; Georgia Institute of Technology

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Field-Test-Based Guideline Development for the Integration of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) in GDOT Operations

2019-04-01
By Irizarry, Javier ; Johnson, Eric N.

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Creators:

Irizarry, Javier ; Johnson, Eric N.

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Corporate Creators:

Georgia Institute of Technology
Corporate Contributors:

Georgia. Department of Transportation. Office of Performance-Based Management & Research
Subject/TRT Terms:

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Benefit Cost Analysis Cost Analysis. Drones Field Tests Focus Groups Guidelines Operational Requirements Task Analysis Technical Requirements Unmanned Aerial Systems Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Publication/ Report Number:

FHWA-GA-19-1609
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

Georgia ; United States

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Edition:

Final; May 2016 – April 2019
Corporate Publisher:

Georgia. Department of Transportation. Office of Performance-Based Management & Research
Abstract:

This project aimed at developing guidelines for the integration of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) in Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) operations based on the experience and lessons learned from field tests with UAS technology on selected tasks performed by several groups within GDOT. The research team conducted three focus group sessions with seventeen individuals from the Construction, Bridge Maintenance, and Intermodal groups. The main purpose of the focus group sessions was to identify tasks that could benefit from the use of UAS and that could be tested in the field. A total of seven locations were selected for field tests including 2 airports, 2 rail segments, 1 road construction site, and 2 bridges. During the field tests, several UAS platforms were used to collect various data types including still images, infrared images, and videos. Flights were performed in both manual and automated modes. After data was collected, it was processed and de-briefing meetings were held with participants to collect feedback on usefulness of the process and results. After gaining insights from GDOT personnel who participated in the field tests, recommendations for integration guidelines where developed and presented in the accompanying report. The results of this study could lead implementation of UAS from GDOT tasks of the groups included and possibly at GDOT more broadly.
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PI# 0016326
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US Transportation Collection
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urn:sha256:77bb25e3b441a5a60d9f4629e3365314495febb7a8064e1e7c664112cd792f6a
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