Beneficial Designs High Efficiency Trail Assessment Process (HETAP) Software 3.0 Wheeled Instrumentation Sensor Package for Data Collection

Key HETAP and UTAP Differences

HETAP follows the same general principles as its predecessor, UTAP (the Universal Trail Assessment Process). Both collect objective trail measurements, produce detailed trail data for land managers, and provide summary trail reports for trail users. The main advantage to using HETAP is the ability to collect data and produce trail reports more quickly and accurately with only one person. This creates more opportunity to assess multiple trails while saving time and reducing personnel costs. Following are some key differences using HETAP:

Computerized System

Quicker Data Collection

One Person Assessment

Improved Data Accuracy

Automatic Data Recordings

No Hard Paper Copies

No Station Marking