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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