Pavement Surface Status Evaluation and Smart Perception

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue, entitled “Pavement Surface Status Evaluation and Smart Perception”, aims to collate papers that showcase recent advances in the measurement, analysis, and intelligent interpretation of pavement surface conditions. With the rapid development of sensing technologies, computer vision, machine learning, and digital twins, the evaluation of pavement texture, surface distresses, skid resistance, and structural performance has entered a new stage characterized by automation, precision, and intelligence.

However, challenges remain in robust perception under complex road environments, multi-source data fusion, quantitative interpretation of three-dimensional surface features, and the integration of smart sensing technologies into pavement maintenance decision-making. This Special Issue welcomes the submission of high-quality contributions related to pavement surface characterization, 3D texture measurement, depth estimation, image-based and sensor-based perception, smart data acquisition, AI-driven pavement evaluation, and intelligent monitoring systems.

Submissions including original research articles, technical notes, case studies, reviews, and methodological innovation papers are encouraged. Studies integrating computer vision and deep learning with pavement engineering practice are particularly welcome.

Dr. Shihao Dong
Guest Editor

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