Introduction to GPS for Water Industry

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Section 4 Outline. Introduction to GIS and GPS technologies in water industry Mapping, monitoring, modeling, and maintenance applications Asset management and work order integration with GIS GPS role in construction, mapping, and utility operations Mobile GIS and fleet management for efficiency and accuracy Class activity Video lesson Quiz.

GIS Applications for Water and Wastewater Utilities.

1. Mapping Applications - 1. Document management.

1. Mapping Applications - 2. Sewer system CCTV inspection status mapping SW Pennsylvania.

1. Mapping Applications - 3. Sewer system CCTV inspection data mapping Map WinCan CCTV inspection defects in ArcGIS Linear referencing: use distance to locate events along a line.

2. Monitoring Applications. Sewer system Demo > seeing TV inspection video in GIS Collapsed pipe SW Pennsylvania.

3. Modeling Applications. Water system Create and update your hydraulic models using GIS See your modeling results as GIS maps Example: A water system hydraulic model as a GIS map. Mike URBAN water modeling software from DHI Inc for a City in Norway. Now MIKE+ ArcGIS integration Model nodes color-coded by pressure and model pipes color coded by head loss, overlayed on aerial photo..

4. Maintenance Applications - 1. Water system City of Asheville, NC When a water main breaks, it should be isolated from the rest of the water distribution network for repairing the break or replacing the pipe. Water main isolation trace is defined as identifying those water distribution system valves that must be closed to repair or replace a broken water main..

4. Maintenance Applications - 2. Locate customers without water.

4. Maintenance Applications - 3. Contact the affected customers.

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Asset Management. Software example Cityworks software GIS centric: ESRI ArcGIS extension Trimble (soon Unity Maintain) Formerly Azteca Systems Maintenance Management Service Request Work Order Tests & Inspections.

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Cityworks Workorder Demo. Work order creation for CCTV TV inspection of sewer pipes Software: Cityworks Extension for ESRI ArcGIS.

GPS Applications. How GPS helps us Over 4 billion people rely on GPS daily Backbone of U.S. military navigation and supply delivery Powers global financial markets and transportation systems Critical for ride-share, agriculture, construction, and utilities.

GPS in Construction. Improves Accuracy: Enables precise positioning for site layout, grading, and alignment. Boosts Efficiency: Reduces need for manual staking and speeds up construction workflows. Enhances Tracking: Monitors equipment movement and progress in real-time..

GPS Mapping Applications. Feature locations Map new features (never mapped before) Location (coordinates) Elevation (optional) Verify and update locations of existing map features Feature attributes GIS data collection (optional) Mobile GIS (slides later).

Why use GPS in Utility Mapping?. Traditional geodetic transit survey is expensive Traverse between a known point to the point of interest Generally, 5-20 points per day Does not collect feature attributes GPS is 10 to 20 times faster than the traditional survey methods Generally, 100-200 points per day GPS data collection is no longer limited to point features Lines: Bike along an open channel Polygons: Walk around a detention pond A two-man crew with bicycle mounted equipment can survey up to 500 points (non-RTK) per day.

GIS+GPS Integration: GPS Relation to GIS. GIS and GPS are closely related and interdependent technologies > symbiotic relationship. Raw GPS data consisting of rows of numbers (x,y,z, PDOP) is not very useful. GIS is used to make useful maps from the GPS data. GPS, on the other hand, supports GIS by collecting new GIS data. Collecting GPS data over a base map provides a real-time QA/QC of raw GPS data Wrong coordinate system or datum can place manholes on rooftops.

GIS/GPS Integration: See Your GPS Data in GIS. [image] CranberryWorkOnIy04070S, l,rnxd - ArcMap - ArcView 1295 Lay Cr&berry0412 E AheadyGPSdIr-kercegacrs rev8-2marhoIe sewersye& C] ard_2 GPS data check plot: GPS location agrees with the manhole location on the orthophoto..

GIS/GPS Integration: Manage Your GPS Data in GIS.

GIS/GPS Integration: Fleet Management. Improves customer service and reduces operational costs (10–15%) Real-time tracking: vehicle location, speed, and direction Route optimization: reduces fuel consumption and delivery time Centralized dashboard for fleet visualization and control Real-time map, work order assignment, web updates.

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Fleet Management Hardware. GPS Tracker: Installs in vehicle, tracks location. Vehicle Interface: Connects to OBD-II port; monitors engine, fuel, speed. Comm Module: Uses cellular/satellite to send real-time data. Cloud Server: Stores and processes incoming vehicle data. Display Devices: Managers view dashboards on PCs, tablets, or phones..

GIS/GPS Integration: Mobile GIS. Great example of GIS/GPS integration Using GIS directly into the field for data (GIS attributes) collection into a GIS database using GPS and wireless technologies is referred to as mobile or field GIS. The goal of a mobile GIS is to link the mobile worker with digital GIS maps on mobile devices to make their jobs easier and more efficient. Can update enterprise GIS database from the field..

MOBILE GIS FUNCTIONS. Verify and update (in real time) feature location and attribute data. Add new features in the field. Move existing features to their correct location in the field. Delete non-existing features in the field. Software examples: ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123 (ESRI) QField extension from QGIS (free, open-source).

Video Lesson: Mobile GIS. Video title: Data Collection Tutorial Using Trimble's DA2 Date published: December 21, 2022 Last played: September 4, 2025 Video link: https://youtu.be/pB1JAZWTIfQ?si=6qGTHdyK-PmNMYP7 Video content: An educational video of how GIS and GPS work together for water and wastewater field data collection. Video Producer: Cloudpoint Geospatial (www.cloudpointgeo.com) Video duration: 8:54 minutes If this video is no longer available, please search YouTube for a similar video using keywords from video title..

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Hello, This is your Teaching Assistant Nora. <break time="2000ms"/><break time="3000ms"/> Let’s take a short break for a quick class activity.. In this activity, you will discover an online book to understand Mobile G-I-S basics. Search Internet to find a recent book published within the last 5 years. The book source should be reliable and authentic. You can use keywords like “Mobile G-I-S online book” in your search.. For example, you might visit the esri press.com web site.. You don’t have to purchase the book. By reading the online content and free sample chapters, write a 100-word summary of the book. You’ll have 20 minutes for this activity. Once you're done, we’ll regroup and discuss what you found. Take your time and have fun exploring. <break time=“3000ms"/>.

Class Activity Results: Mobile GIS. Getting to Know Mobile GIS book link on the previous slide has a book summary, a video introduction, table of contents, and sample chapter 1. Book is also available on Amazon.

Class Activity Results: Mobile GIS. Summary of Getting to Know Mobile GIS Getting to Know Mobile GIS by Pinde Fu (Esri Press) introduces readers to the fundamentals of mobile GIS technology and its real-world applications. The book covers the principles of mobile data collection, field mapping, and integrating GPS with GIS workflows. It explains how to configure maps for field use, leverage apps like Collector and Survey123, and work with offline data. Practical exercises guide readers through planning, executing, and syncing field data back to the enterprise GIS. Designed for students and professionals, it emphasizes best practices for efficient, accurate field operations and demonstrates how mobile GIS enhances decision-making and productivity...

Quiz Time. 4. GIS/GPS Applications. © A1 APPLICATIONS.

Quiz: Section 4. 1) Select the correct statement: GIS is primarily used for making maps. GIS can be used for mapping, monitoring, modeling, and maintenance. GIS is only useful for water utilities. GIS cannot integrate with work order systems..

Quiz: Section 4. 1) Select the correct statement: GIS is primarily used for making maps. GIS can be used for mapping, monitoring, modeling, and maintenance. GIS is only useful for water utilities. GIS cannot integrate with work order systems..

Quiz: Section 4. 2) Select the correct statement: GPS is slower than traditional survey methods. GPS provides real-time tracking and route optimization. GPS cannot be integrated with GIS data. GPS is only used by the military..

Quiz: Section 4. 2) Select the correct statement: GPS is slower than traditional survey methods. GPS provides real-time tracking and route optimization. GPS cannot be integrated with GIS data. GPS is only used by the military..

Quiz: Section 4. 3) Select the correct statement: Mobile GIS cannot update enterprise databases. Mobile GIS only works with desktop computers. Mobile GIS is less accurate than traditional GIS. Mobile GIS allows adding, updating, or deleting features in the field..

Quiz: Section 4. 3) Select the correct statement: Mobile GIS cannot update enterprise databases. Mobile GIS only works with desktop computers. Mobile GIS is less accurate than traditional GIS. Mobile GIS allows adding, updating, or deleting features in the field..

¯ii' I'lÉ. Section 4 Summary. © A1 APPLICATIONS. Integration of GIS and GPS enhances water and wastewater utility management. Mapping, monitoring, modeling, and maintenance improve operational efficiency. Asset and work order management streamline service and repairs. GPS supports accurate construction, mapping, and fleet management. Mobile GIS enables real-time data collection and field updates..

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