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High Efficiency Trail Assessment Process
(HETAP 2.0)

Quickly and accurately collects objective information for the assessment of trails and sidewalks.

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Station Data Recording

• Automated recording of grade, cross slope and distance at all stations –

• Allows manual recording and editing

• Automatic image capture of trail at all stations using an auto focus USB camera

• Automatic GPS position capture at all stations with 15 ft X Y location and 50 ft elevation using Garmin GPS 18

• Programmable alarms provide smart station feedback on changing grade and cross slope conditions

• Raw data spreadsheet editing of grade, cross slopes, tread width and surface information

• Automatic carry over of repeating entries including tread width and surface category and type

• Automatic tracking of in or out slope trail tread

• Forward and backward recording mode with highlighted background

• Previous station data is always visible
   

Feature Data Recording

• Feature recording of feature type, size, remaining tread width and actions required

• Editing and manual entry of feature information allowed for any distance location

• Provides for the objective recording of surface firmness and stability using a Rotational Penetrometer (Jogging stroller is modified to carry the Rotational Penetrometer)

• Manual image capture of features

System Features

• Semi automated file naming to streamline organization of park, trail and segment data structure

• Cover sheet information for reporting park, trail and segment information

• Data center allows combining, reversing and splitting of trail segments· Automatic creation of Trail Access Information Summary Report

• Data center allows creation of reports with sorting of station specific grade, cross slope, tread width and surface information

• Data Center allows creation of reports with sorting of features by type, height, remaining tread width etc.

• Data Center allows creation of reports with Rotational Penetrometer firmness and stability information
   

Computer Hardware and Operating System Requirements

• Windows XP water resistant laptop or table computer suggested,

• 1 GHz processor or above with minimal RAM and hard drive requirements
  (not yet tested on Microsoft VISTA operating system)

• Three USB ports required for sensor box, GPS and camera

HETAP 2.0 Screen Shot