A surface marking test deck consisting of various surface marking types, colors, and bead types was installed at a baseline location, Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in April 2017. Additionally, a Phase I surface marking test deck was installed at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, New Jersey, in April 2017. Both locations experience four distinct seasons, including cold and wet conditions. However, the ACY surface marking test deck was only exposed to occasional traffic, while the EWR test deck was exposed to frequent aircraft traffic, as well as rubber and snow removal operations. On a monthly basis between April 2017 and April 2018, the ATRD team collected retro-reflectivity and chromaticity data for the markings at ACY and EWR. Photographs were taken throughout the installation process to document the applications.
The data and analysis provided in this report, in conjunction with data to be obtained during Phase II and Phase III, will be used to develop a recommendation of a classification system that reflects how pavement markings perform in service and establish threshold limits for retro-reflectivity, color, and coverage. A final report will summarize all three surface marking durability study phases and include a classification system recommendation for surface markings.
DOT/FAA/TC-19/19
Authors: Holly Cyrus, Joe Healey, Sam Guy, Jim White