Instruction Manual for Using the 3-D Surface Profile and Grind and Fill Software

The 3-D Surface Profile and Grind and Fill Software consists of three standalone programs. The first is the PF9 VNET data file reader. This program will read the PF9 data file generated from a TMV generated project or network level data collection. From this file, the inertial reference profile, gyroscope sensor, scanning laser transverse profile, or rut displacement data is broken out and separate files generated that are suitable for the 3-D graphics and grind and fill programs. The second program, Data Transform program takes the *.bin file from the PF99 Reader and transforms it into data files that can be used with the Grind and Fill program. It additionally provides a 3-D surface profile display which reads selected sensor data and provides a 3-D display of this data. The user may select various display options such as viewing angle or rotation. The user may also select or deselect specific sensors and reprocess the display. The third program provides cut and fill quantities and the resulting images after passing a plane over, under, or through the 3-D surface profile image. The user specifies the plane’s longitudinal starting point, angle of entry, and height. For each selection, the resulting volume computations are provided for the fill or cut quantities. Additionally the program will plot the resulting 3-D surface profile for the cut or fill areas. This package will allow the user to model and view various overlay, cut or fill strategies.