ROAD MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM USING IN-VEHICLE CAMERA IMAGES

Abstract

 In maintenance of local roads, there are the challenges of reduced demands on budgets and time and the shortage of engineers. In order to solve these problems, it is necessary to check road conditions immediately when damage or complaints occur, to check defects and damage frequently between regular inspections, and to transfer operational knowledge and train personnel.

 In order to support the proper inspection, maintenance, and repair of road pavement surfaces and road structures, we developed a road maintenance management system. In this study, a commercially available video camera was attached to the front of the car to capture images of the road surface and surrounding road structures. In the system, the images with their location information are displayed using three-dimensional visualization software. Road administrators can use the system to check the status of complaint areas, register damaged areas, and point out areas that need attention, in order to transfer knowledge.