This project evaluated, characterized, and quantified albedo and thermal properties of real-world paving materials. Field-measured pavement albedo and thermal properties were used to develop predictive albedo and thermal models. These resulting models were then compared to AASHTOWare Pavement ME Design software and Greenroads or GreenPAVE sustainability rating systems.

Co-Principal Investigator: Peter Taylor (National Concrete Pavement Technology Center, Iowa State University)