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Gaps Addressed<br />

Airfield pavement smoothness<br />

‣ Basis: Smoothness is critica<br />

al to<br />

aircraft operation. Rough runway<br />

pavements may result in more frequent<br />

need for aircraft maintenance and<br />

accelerate the damage to pavements<br />

under aircraft loadings. Also, reduce<br />

potential for hydroplaning<br />

‣ But, what is the correct wayto<br />

measure smoothness as it impacts<br />

aircraft operations<br />

‣ FAA staying with straightedge testing<br />

by IPRF Studies

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