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Improving the assessment of slopes and flatness of the surfaces of runways and highway

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 July 2025

Denys Smolych ,
Svitlana Pavlova ,
Andrii Bieliatynskyi ,
Shilin Yang  and
Mingyang Ta Open the ORCID record for Mingyang Ta [Opens in a new window]
Denys Smolych
Affiliation:
School of Civil Engineering, North Minzu University, Yinchuan, NingXia, P.R. China Department of Avionics, AirSpace Faculty, National Aviation University, Kyiv, Ukraine
Svitlana Pavlova
Affiliation:
School of Software, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, P.R. China
Andrii Bieliatynskyi
Affiliation:
School of Civil Engineering, North Minzu University, Yinchuan, NingXia, P.R. China
Shilin Yang
Affiliation:
Department of Computer Technologies of Construction and Reconstruction of Airports, Faculty of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Design, National Aviation University, Kyiv, Ukraine
Mingyang Ta*
Affiliation:
School of Civil Engineering, North Minzu University, Yinchuan, NingXia, P.R. China
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Corresponding author: Mingyang Ta; Emails: tmy_1258@126.com
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Abstract

The transport industry of Ukraine is an integral part of its economy. According to the National Transport Strategy of Ukraine, a critical strategic goal is to enhance transport safety. Currently, there is a gap in mobile devices capable of automatically measuring slopes and evenness of both runways and road surfaces in two coordinates. This paper addresses the creation of new methods for assessing longitudinal and transverse slopes using micromechanical systems. The study highlights international experiences, presents practical applications and proposes strategies for overcoming implementation challenges. A detailed roadmap for deployment and further improvements is provided.

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airfield surface flatnessassessmentMEMSroad surface evennessslope

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The Journal of Navigation , First View , pp. 1 - 21
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