HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Intergraph
announced that the City of Edmonton, Canada, has implemented a pilot program
that will use Intergraph and Leica Geosystems combined products for enhanced
tracking of assets within its expansive network of public parks. The City of Edmonton is utilizing the
Leica CS25 ultra rugged tablet and the GG02+ GNSS Smart Antenna, a data
collection and update system, in conjunction with Intergraph's GeoMedia, a powerful
GIS management product. Together, Intergraph and Leica Geosystems contribute to
Hexagon's comprehensive portfolio, addressing all aspects of the geospatial
life cycle – from capture to delivery.
Managed by the Parks Branch within the City of Edmonton, the pilot program will allow city
workers and officials to track the condition of park-related assets through the
use of a Leica Geosystems device running Intergraph's GeoMedia software. For
the past five years, the Parks Branch has been collecting information in the
field regarding these assets. This integrated solution provides a means to
easily track and better perform maintenance and condition assessments for all
of its properties.
"We have spent a significant amount of time collecting data
regarding all of our assets, and now we need to continually assess their
condition," said Michael Boychuk, GIS coordinator, Parks Branch. "By
running this pilot program, we now have a mechanism for our workers in the
field to report back the condition of any asset within our expansive park
system."
The Parks Branch is currently using devices to download the
existing asset data from its GIS database. The new mobile data will be updated
when field workers perform condition inspections, as well as add on new data regarding
new assets – streamlining the entire workflow.
GeoMedia enables users to realize the maximum value of their
geospatial resources, integrating them to present clear, actionable
information. It provides simultaneous access to geospatial data in almost any
form, uniting them in a single map view for efficient processing, analysis,
presentation and sharing. GeoMedia's intuitive, dynamic analysis functionality
enables concatenation of analysis processes so the results of one operation
feed directly into the next process, as well as automatic updating of results
in response to data changes.
The Leica CS25 is a versatile tablet computer combining a 7-inch
screen, fully rugged and lightweight. It provides a highly useable means for
accomplishing data collection tasks efficiently, taking the office to the
field. The GG02+ Smart Antenna is the most accurate system for GIS data
collection and update. It brings high-accuracy RTK positions to the GIS user in
a seamless way. Centimeter accuracy can be achieved either in post-process or
real time by using the Leica SmartNet correction service or radio links.
Coupled with GeoMedia's flexible architecture, the two products provide a
dynamic solution.
"This pilot is a prime example of how two Hexagon companies
can be fully integrated to provide real-world solutions for any organization
that is tracking assets in the field," said Mladen Stojic, vice president,
Geospatial at Intergraph SG&I. "The combined offering provides a
complete end-to-end solution for making data relevant and actionable, allowing
any organization to be more efficient and effective."
The City of Edmonton has more
than 460 parks and hosts the largest expanse of urban parkland in North America
with its North Saskatchewan
River Valley
parks.
To learn more about the Intergraph geospatial portfolio,click here
City of Edmonton Announces Pilot Program for Intergraph and Leica Geosystems
June 6, 2012
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