RoadVistaRoadVista

Latest News

RoadVista Awarded Patent For Handheld Retroreflection Measurement Technology

RoadVista, a Gamma Scientific Company and leading manufacturer of precision highway-safety measurement instruments, today announced it has been awarded a patent for the technology underlying its innovative handheld, multiple-angle retroreflectometers. U.S. Patent # 7,961,328 B2 has been awarded for the technology’s unique ability to simultaneously measure two or more annular bands of retroreflected light, as well as provide users with continuous, user-adjustable entrance and observation angles. This technology is field-proven in RoadVista’s Model 922 and Model 932 handheld retroreflectometers, which also feature lab-grade accuracy and comprehensive data management tools.

 

The Model 922: Simultaneous, dual-angle measurement.

 

The industry's only annular aperture instrument, the Model 922 measures observation angles of 0.2°and 0.5°, with an entrance angle of -4°(European specifications also available)....

full story...

About RoadVista

Welcome to RoadVista, your source for the world's most comprehensive range of highway-safety measurement instrumentation. While the name RoadVista may be new to you, the companies that combined to create RoadVista are among the most trusted names in highway safety: Gamma Scientific and Advanced Retro Technology. Each brings to RoadVista over three decades of leadership, innovation and exemplary customer service in the highway-safety field.

Truly a one-stop shopping resource, RoadVista provides a full array of solutions to cover virtually every retroreflection measurement need — and every budget. From simple handheld reflectometers to sophisticated mobile-retroreflection measurement systems, RoadVista instruments provide the exacting accuracy, reliability and user-friendliness you demand.

Gamma Scientific and Advanced Retro Technology forged their leadership positions in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration and through active membership in ASTM, ASHTO, ITE and other organizations associated with the measurement of retroreflective materials. The unique union of precision laboratory measurements, design expertise, manufacturing capability and commitment to highway safety places RoadVista as the premier supplier of retroreflective measurement equipment.

Moreover, RoadVista sets the standard in retroreflectometer accuracy, repeatability and uncertainty. In fact, only RoadVista retroreflectometers are directly traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), an agency of the United States Department of Commerce’s Technology Administration. Of course, our instruments adhere to a complete range of ASTM standards as well.

And because RoadVista products are manufactured in San Diego, California, you're assured ultra-fast turnaround on standard orders, calibrations and repairs. Plus our North America support network stands ready to provide first-class service, training and consultation.

Thanks for your interest in RoadVista. We look forward to serving your retroreflection measurement needs today — and tomorrow.

  Site Map |About Us |Contact Us | ©2011 RoadVista