Paving-related measuring device incorporating a computer device and communication element therebetween and associated method

A measuring system comprising:

• a nuclear density gauge configured for being placed into contact with a paving-related material in order to take a measurement thereof, wherein the nuclear density gauge includes an interface for receiving operator input;
• a locating device operably engaged with the nuclear density gauge and configured to determine the location of the nuclear density gauge,
• wherein the locating device communicates with a satellite-based device and a land-based device,
• wherein the locating device is further configured to use a location enhancement scheme to adjust a received signal to improve accuracy of a location determination made by the locating device,
• wherein the location enhancement scheme includes one of a Differential GPS (DGPS) and a Wide Area Augmentation Scheme (WAAS);
• and
• a control system in communication with the locating device and the nuclear density gauge and configured to allow:
• the nuclear density gauge to take a measurement of the paving-related material;
• and
• the locating device to determine the location of the nuclear density gauge.