Technical Sessions

Improving Asset Integrity and Reliability with 3-D Mapping
Todd Porter, Geospatial Corporation
Copresenter: Linda Ward, Geospatial Corporation

Keywords: 3D Mapping, location, condition, assessment, time saving, cost saving

Vertical Interest Tags: WW; ER; T; PS; E; G; M; TR; P; S; EN; DD; AI

In order to effectively maintain, rehabilitate, or install pipelines and underground infrastructure, stakeholders must identify where assets are located and manage this data effectively. Three-dimensional (3-D) locations (XYZ) of pipelines can be achieved using various technologies. These technologies can coincide with additional condition assessment tools to provide accurate pipeline positional information along with geo-referenced pipeline condition assessment data such as CCTV video, leak detection data and interior and exterior corrosion data. Once gathered, this information can be managed effectively through GIS.

Application of Integrated GPS and GIS Technology for Street Sweeping Project
Kusi Akuoko, Maricopa County
Copresenter: Christopher Balke, Maricopa County

Keywords: GIS, GPS, street sw­­eeping, compliance, asset deployment monitoring, maintenance,sweepers,automated, mapping, tracking

Vertical Interest Tags: PS; M; DD; AI

Maricopa County has GPS units installed on sweeper trucks that broadcast data when brooms are lowered for sweeping. Information is transmitted at 30-second intervals providing speed and location of the sweepers. GIS is used to process this information and monitor the project. The automated process replaces manual inspection and provides verification of work completed against work invoiced, assurance that speed limits are within specifications; and support in litigation cases.

Keywords: Data collaboration, efficiency, CAD & GIS

Vertical Interest Tags: WW; T; PS; E; G; M; EN; DD

The ability to create, edit, and store operational data within a single database for use by CAD, GIS, and management has been a long sought desire. A philosophy of data model driven applications versus software dictated data models allows for a common database using numerous front end applications. This presentation centers on the strategies required for planning, implementing, and managing this approach. Multiple departments can utilize a single database, thus maximizing efficiency and operational excellence.

Breaking News Panel  • 10:30 - 12:15
Not Your Father's Approach to Geodata Creation and Sharing
Moderator:  Peter Batty, Ubisense
Speakers: Andrew Turner, FortiusOne; Ron Lake, Galdos Systems; James Fee, WeoGeo

Keywords: geodata, creation, sharing, crowdsourcing, OpenStreetMap, Haiti, OGC, GML, KML, GeoRSS

Vertical Interest Tags: E; ER; EN; G; M; P; PS; T; TR; WW; DD, II, CC, W

This panel will look at new approaches to geodata creation and sharing that have emerged in the past few years, and consider how they apply to infrastructure related problems. Crowdsourcing has grown dramatically as a mechanism for creating geospatial data, and has the potential to dramatically reduce the costs associated with geodata creation and maintenance, which of course have traditionally been very high. One of the best known initiatives in this area is OpenStreetMap, and the crowdsourcing approach is also being used by a number of commercial companies including Google, TomTom and others, as well as some government agencies. Crowdsourcing has huge potential in emergency response, and the panel will include a look at how OpenStreetMap contributed enormously to the response to the Haiti earthquake. The panel will also consider approaches to sharing geodata. New lightweight standards like GeoRSS and KML have arguably done more to facilitate sharing of geodata in practice than longer standing more heavyweight standards. Techniques for making geodata accessible to search engines like Google, rather than being hidden behind portals, have also contributed to our ability to easily share data. These and other developments will be discussed by the panel.

Streamlined Methods to Collect and Maintain GPS and Attribute Information for Utility Assets
Savoy Yazzie, Navajo Tribal Utility Authority
Copresenter: Jake Opdahl, CartoPac Field Solutions, Inc.

Keywords: field data collection, GPS, mobile technology, enterprise GIS, digital data collection, ArcFM

Vertical Interest Tags: WW; E; G; M; P; S; EN; DD; AI; WM 

The Navajo Tribal Utility Authority (NTUA) needed a field data collection solution that would streamline getting data in and out of the field, plus integrate into their enterprise ESRI/SDE and ArcFM GIS environment. NTUA needed to support field crews, management, and the office GIS simultaneously. The solution NTUA implemented successfully provides a more efficient and streamlined data collection process and is utilized for its water, sewer, electric, and gas assets.

Tuesday, April 27^th
3:15 p.m.

GIS Tools and Automated Workflows for Utility Management Systems—City of Scottsdale
Kevin Shirer, Woolpert
Copresenter: Kirk McClurkin, Woolpert

Keywords: Custom ArcGIS Tools, Utility Management, Field editing, workflow automation, topology

Vertical Interest Tags: WW; PS; M; DD

The city of Scottsdale is implementing GIS to maintain water and sewer infrastructure. ArcGIS custom tools were developed to automate work flows, synchronize office and field edits, and improve data integrity. A custom Workset Manager tool synchronizes work among multiple data editors. The presentation will demonstrate custom editing tools that automatically convert features to linked graphical inset features, the Workset Manager Tool work flow, and how custom coding extended existing ArcMap functions for work flow automation.

Protecting Geospatial Information Processing in the Cloud
Andreas Matheus, University of the Bundeswehr

Keywords: Security, Geo Web Services, GIS, Cloud Computing

Vertical Interest Tags: WW; ER; T; PS; E; G; M; TR; P; S; EN; CS; CC; W

The strength of cloud computing is that it dramatically reduces the investment costs for users, required for processing high-volume geospatial data. But in order to have confidential or even classified geospatial data processed in the cloud, service level agreements must ensure the seamless protection of the data. This paper introduces a concept to declare and enforce service level agreements preventing unauthorized use.

Mobile Resource Management Solutions
James Main, CompassCom, Inc.

Keywords: Automatic Vehicle Location AVL MRM Mobile Asset Management Tracking

Vertical Interest Tags: ER; PS; M; TR; AI; WM

The implementation of a mobile resource management (MRM) system can provide cost savings and a host of other benefits to an organization. This presentation is geared to organizations considering the implementation of such a system and represents an effort to explain the various components, provide insight into the pros and cons of differing approaches to the technology, and cover some of the benefits a system can provide.

On Demand GIS as Software as a Service
Eamon Walsh, eSpatial Inc.
Copresenter: Paul Baynham, eSpatial Inc.

Keywords: Cloud SaaS Web GIS Service

Vertical Interest Tags: WW; ER; T; PS; E; M; TR; CC; W   

Software as a Service (SaaS) has gained widespread acceptance and adoption in the wider industry and increasingly in GIS with applications hosted in the cloud delivered on-demand over the Internet. SaaS removes the need for users to install and manage their own software, reducing deployment costs and timelines. There is a wide range of capabilities of GIS SaaS offerings. SaaS will allow more people in more organizations to use GIS for real business advantage.

GIT UR DUN—Cost Effective Recipe for Successful Modeling and Migration Between Platforms
Ken Clifford, CISS TDI GmbH
Copresenter: Joachim Figura, CISS TDI GmbH

Keywords: Migration, Modeling, Oracle Spatial, Data Integration, Geodata-warehouse Data translation-conversion, ETL

Vertical Interest Tags: ER; T; PS; E; G; M; TR; P; DD  

The presenters will showcase three different successful implementations transcending several utilities verticals, platforms and applications. This is a GIT UR DUN implementation of modeling and migration for geodata warehouse based on CITRA open technology, utilizing Oracle Spatial. All base data, application data, as-built data, and third-party data is integrated and shared ubiquitously across the implemented organizations. Each environment has different applications, data, and requirements. The CITRA core technology accommodates all the varied environments, technology, and client specific requirements.

 

 

Wednesday, April 28^th
10:30 a.m.

Energy InSightsm—“Smart” Technologies at CenterPoint Energy
Cindi Salas, CenterPoint Energy

Keywords: AMI; AMS; AMR; ARRA; Smart Grid; Smart Meters; Electric

Vertical Interest Tags: E; EN; M; T; DD; II; AI; AR

Energy InSightsm is CenterPoint Energy’s system of integrated “smart” energy technologies, including smart meters and associated communications infrastructure and back-office computer systems, designed to give consumers more control over their energy consumption. This presentation will provide an update on our smart meter deployment as well as plans to develop an intelligent electric grid, with the aid of a federal stimulus grant, negotiations for which are pending at the time of writing.  In addition, the use of geospatial technology in these projects will be discussed. 

Wednesday, April 28^th
12:30 p.m.

Building a Wastewater GIS for the County of San Diego
Melisa Caric-Lee, PBS&J

Keywords: Conversion, ArcServer, asset management, integration, data collection

Vertical Interest Tags: WW; PS;P; EN; AI; DD

The County of San Diego’s Wastewater Management Section has been using GIS technology for a number of years. This project‘s intent was to develop a system to allow wastewater staff a better means to maintain their data and distribute the data to other users. The WWM Section utilizes several applications to perform their operations and maintenance responsibilities. Linking these applications to the GIS will allow staff to work more efficiently in a time when budgets are tight

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Spatial Law and Policy
Kevin Pomfret; CantorArkema, P.C.

Keywords: Spatial Law Policy

Vertical Interest Tags: WW; ER; T; PS; E; G; M; TR; P; S; EN; GR

In October 2009, the Geospatial Information & Technology Association (GITA) and the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) hosted the Emerging Technology Summit V: Spatial Law in Washington, D.C. The specific intent was to identify the legal and policy issues that will impact the growth in consumer and business applications of geospatial systems, software, and services.

Geospatial Dimensions of Intelligent Infrastructure: ITAG Recap
Matt Ball, Vector1Media

Keywords: smart grid, intelligent infrastructure, Broadband for the Nation, ITAG, GITA, industry trends, SCADA, gathering systems

Vertical Interest Tags: II; E; G; P; PS; T; TR; ER; S; EN; M; WW

The GITA Industry Trends Analysis Group (ITAG) meets on Monday, April 26th to explore the geospatial dimensions of intelligent infrastructure for electric, gas, telecommunications, water/wastewater, public sector, transportation, and pipeline vertical markets. This session will provide a recap of the dialogue from that session, and will provide a means for continued discussions.

The ITAG meeting that is the subject of this recap is tasked with helping define the concept of Intelligent Infrastructure for a variety of different vertical application areas. The recap will include an outline of case study examples from different practitioners with an idea of both challenges and successes. The bottom line focus will be on the creation of more efficient operations with time and cost savings through the application of intelligent models, feedback from sensors, and better processes. There will be time available in this session for more open dialogue and discussions.

Geospatial Media Web Services Support Infrastructure Management Operations
David Wright, i-cubed, LLC
Copresenter: Mick Garrett, i-cubed, LLC

Keywords: geospatial digital asset management, geomedia, geospatial web services, REST, mapping

Vertical Interest Tags: WW; ER; T; PS; E; G; M; TR; P; S; EN; II; AI; W   

Document management has become an infrastructure operations cornerstone. However, location data and rich media support are missing in conventional solutions. DataDoor’s Geospatial Asset Management Environment (GAME) establishes digital asset management upon a geospatial foundation supporting documents, video, audio, and photographs within a spatially intelligent, role-based framework. GAME’s RESTful API enables customization on platforms including ESRI ArcGIS, Google Maps, Google Earth, and Microsoft Bing. Organizations leveraging GAME realize significant benefits through improved visibility, collaboration, and documentation.