SPR-4941: Implementation of an Integrated Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Validation Program

This proposal is related to the scope and budget associated with implementing the deliverables created through Pooled Fund Study TPF-5(387). This pooled fund study developed an unmanned aerial system (UAS) Validation Program comprised of five performance-based tests and procedural documentation with the intended objective of establishing minimum standards for the use of UAS in bridge inspection applications. Indiana, through JTRP, is leading this study and has indicated they will be participating in the effort.

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Active
• Funding: $88577
• Contract Numbers:

  SPR-4941

• Sponsor Organizations:

  Purdue University/Indiana Department of Transportation JHRP

  Purdue University
  1284 Civil Engineering Building, Room 4154
  West Lafayette, IN  United States  47907-1284
• Principal Investigators:

  Connor, Robert

• Start Date: 20240901
• Expected Completion Date: 20260228
• Actual Completion Date: 0

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge management systems; Drones; Inspection; Performance tests; Unmanned aircraft systems
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Bridges and other structures; Maintenance and Preservation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01928934
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Indiana Department of Transportation
• Contract Numbers: SPR-4941
• Files: RIP, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Aug 27 2024 2:21PM