The accuracy and completeness of utility GIS data are critical as data now plays a key role in utility management, improvement, and maintenance. Today, GIS and asset management data support various functions, including compliance reporting, construction management, complete streets, and utility operations. However, many municipalities and government agencies face challenges with outdated GIS and asset data developed over a decade ago, which often do not meet current needs. This has prompted a trend of reinvesting in data development to achieve higher accuracy and broader usability. Utilities are seeking guidance on improving their GIS and asset data.
To address this need, the municipalities, government agencies, and utilities are enhancing their GIS and asset management capability by increasing the quality and scope of their GIS. Advanced technologies like mobile GIS, subsurface utility location tools, 360-video, and 3D LiDAR are being utilized to accomplish this goal. These tools help map the location and assess the condition of assets, providing higher-quality data to staff through improved web, mobile, and augmented reality applications. Additionally, utilities are unifying their information management systems (GIS, CMMS, models, etc.) to enable better decision-making through integrated technology.
This presentation will overview how the Town of Hudson, NH, the US Navy, and other organizations are enhancing the accuracy of subsurface utility systems using techniques such as ground-penetrating radar, 360 GPS-enabled cameras, and enhanced GPS. These advancements allow utilities to expand their technology environment for various uses, including improved asset management, condition assessment, construction management, 3D augmented reality, and data-driven capital planning. Case studies will demonstrate how utilities are improving the quality and detail of their data, showcasing the processes and benefits of these enhancements.
