Map of Utility Network in a GIS (Click map for more information)
We can create databases containing map layers of the features you want to monitor as part of your organization's mandate. Our services include:
Database design
Scanning, georeferencing and digitizing maps of infrastructure assets such as roads, water supply lines, roads, utility poles, storm sewers, drainage systems, etc.
Using GPS to record point location of assets
Building topology for utility and street networks and other datasets.
Configuring spatial databases (ESRI File and SDE Geodatabases, Postgresql/PostGIS) and uploading data into the database software.
Connecting desktop clients such as ArcGIS and QGIS to geospatial databases.
Once your GIS database is completed, geospatial can be used to query your data to obtain various information, e.g., date of feature installation, location, dimensional characteristics, etc.
If your organization manages networks such as roads, pipelines, and electric lines, software is available to let you perform various network analysis and create customized reports. Play the video below for an example of how GIS is used to support the electric utility industry in Wisconsin. The same principles apply to other utility networks.