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Using GPS and GIS for Distribution System Surveys
Author(s) -
Packard Keith A.
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
opflow
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1551-8701
pISSN - 0149-8029
DOI - 10.1002/j.1551-8701.2007.tb02739.x
Subject(s) - global positioning system , geographic information system , field (mathematics) , computer science , position (finance) , distribution (mathematics) , information system , systems engineering , data science , geography , engineering , business , remote sensing , telecommunications , mathematical analysis , mathematics , finance , pure mathematics , electrical engineering
This article discusses combining the technologies of geographic information systems (GIS) and global positioning systems (GPS) to digitally document the position of utility assets in the field and allow agencies to incorporate the maintenance of their cathodic protection systems and other distribution system features with GIS. The article mentions how the information can be useful to owners, operators, engineers, and administrators for system planning, budgeting, and maintenance.