Bump Surveying and Track Diagnostics

Drivers feel surface defects long before they become obvious in a conventional inspection. High-resolution surveying turns those sensations into measurable profiles that can guide maintenance, resurfacing and geometric correction.

Measure the racing surface

A useful track survey must capture the detail that affects a vehicle at speed. Dromo structures data collection and analysis around longitudinal profile, localised bumps, crossfall, transitions and drainage paths. The resulting model provides a common reference for engineers, circuit teams and contractors.

Turn data into priorities

Not every deviation has the same consequence. Findings are interpreted against speed, braking, load transfer and water behaviour to distinguish cosmetic irregularities from defects that influence performance or safety. This supports targeted interventions and more defensible budgets.

Verify the completed work

The same reference framework can be used before, during and after construction. Comparing planned and measured levels helps control milling and paving, document tolerances and confirm whether the intervention achieved its performance objective.

WHATSON™ / Measured-surface intelligence

One measured surface. Five operational views.

The same WHATSON™ techniques developed for motorsport circuits, proving grounds and experience tracks are used for runway, highway and other infrastructure applications—supporting diagnosis, construction management and verification from a common measured dataset.

WHATSON suite showing five analytical views of the Cremona Migliaro paved runway works
Cremona Migliaro: the same surveyed surface processed through five WHATSON™ analysis tools.
WHATSON laser-intensity view of the paved runway surface

Intensity from laser

Uses reflected laser intensity to make changes in surface response, pavement zones and markings legible within the measured dataset.

WHATSON Surface Marks analysis of the paved runway works

Surface Marks

Isolates visible and measured surface features so joints, marks, limits and construction-related traces can be reviewed spatially.

WHATSON Badformin analytical view of the paved runway works

Badformin

A proprietary WHATSON™ view used to focus engineering review on localised formation or construction variability.

WHATSON Slope analysis of the paved runway works

Slope

Maps longitudinal and transverse gradients for geometry control, tie-in review, crossfall and water-management decisions.

WHATSON Flatness analysis of the paved runway works

Flatness

Evaluates profile regularity using the metric required by the asset and decision: IRI for road applications, Boeing Bump Index for runway roughness, or straightedge-based local-irregularity criteria.

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Technical evidence

Measured, modelled and verified.

Dromo project and technical archive. Images are selected for public-safe editorial use; confidential project data is excluded.

Measured surface flatness map at Circuit Zandvoort
High-resolution surface analysis used to verify local evenness at Zandvoort.
Four-metre surface flatness analysis of a street circuit
Surface evenness analysis converts a detailed survey into actionable construction evidence.
Track inspection and surface work at Silverstone Circuit
Specialist inspection links the finished racing surface to measurable performance.
Orthophoto with measured surface flatness control
Survey and imagery are combined to locate surface variation precisely.
Measurement instrument operating on a racing surface
On-track measurement provides a repeatable baseline for diagnosis and acceptance.