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San Diego, Calif., June 1, 2005 - Gamma
Scientific, a leading manufacturer of highway-safety
measurement instruments, recently announced enhancements
to its Stripemaster II, a 30-meter geometry, pavement-marking
retroreflectometer. The system now incorporates an internal
global-positioning system (GPS),  an internal printer
and the capacity to store up to 10,000 datapoints (more
than three times the capacity of its nearest competitor).
The instrument is ideally suited for measuring the retroreflectivity
of pavement markings on dry surfaces (per ASTM E1710
and EN 1436) and wet surfaces (per ASTM E2076 and ASTM
E2077).
Lightweight and wheel mounted, Stripemaster II is designed
for quick and easy measurement in the field. At the push
of a button, the user captures an individual datapoint,
global position and timestamp simultaneously. Press another
button for hardcopy output on the spot. The user can
export data via RS-232 communications into any traffic
inventory system or standard computer; data transfer
is simple with Gamma Scientific's datalogging software.
Gamma Scientific's mapping software also allows the user
to plot all data on a clickable and printable map to
quickly identify problem areas that need attention. Moreover,
microprocessor-controlled calibration ensures the utmost
in data accuracy.
In spite its wealth of features, Stripemaster
II is the smallest, lightest weight and lowest cost pavement-marking
system on the market. It is also the most rugged - while
competing systems are packaged in hard-plastic casings, Stripemaster II is
the only unit to feature an aluminum case that readily withstands the rigors
of everyday field use.
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