Geographical Information Articles
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Water trends in drinking water network management: Efficiency and sustainability
In 2024, drinking water networks are looking at digital transformation processes that will foster greater management efficiency and sustainability. In this article, we explore the latest technology trends that are shaping the water management landscape, highlighting innovative advances that promise to revolutionize the sector. These trends include the implementation of digital twins for holistic ...
By Idrica
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WISPR Accuracy Study - RESEPI M2X vs. XT-32
Introduction What is a LiDAR Payload? LiDAR stands for Light Detection and Ranging and has become an increasingly prevalent technology over the past decade. NASA and meteorologists have used LiDAR, now embedded within cell phones with the release of the iPhone 12 Pro. LiDAR is commonly used in surveying, mapping, and inspection applications where it can provide very detailed and accurate ...
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What is Fleet Management Software and its Purpose?
A new business mindset has emerged as a result of the industrial revolution. Everything has changed, including operating procedures and work ethics. Companies today consider novel strategies to increase productivity. The fleet industry changed over time as well. However, until fleet management system came along, it was unable to find a permanent solution to its problems. These management ...
By Flotilla IoT
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Petrobras - Offshore Oil Field Monitoring - Case Study
Realtime offshore oil field monitoring for detection, verification, and classification of oil types brings the industry from a reactive to proactive behavior. Early warning, day or night, with exact levels of hydrocarbon in the sea. No more false positives / alarms from OSD radars; no more waiting for satellite. No more water sampling that needs to be sent to the lab. Ocean Visuals has been ...
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Enhancing Urban Navigation Data Quality with RESEPI
Urban navigation has become increasingly complex with the growth of cities and the rising demand for efficient transportation systems. Accurate and reliable navigation data is crucial for optimizing urban mobility, ensuring safety, and reducing traffic congestion. One technology that has revolutionized urban navigation data quality is RESEPI LiDAR, a cutting-edge system that combines LiDAR ...
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What is Fleet Management Software and its Purpose?
A new business mindset has emerged as a result of the industrial revolution. Everything has changed, including operating procedures and work ethics. Companies today consider novel strategies to increase productivity. The fleet industry changed over time as well. However, until fleet management software came along, it was unable to find a permanent solution to its problems. These management ...
By Flotilla IoT
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Water trends in water planning for 2023: Adaptation to available resources
The current global water situation requires a major shift in strategy. In fact, the water crisis is already regarded by the World Economic Forum as one of the main threats to the planet. Drought, migratory movements, population growth, and inefficient water management are some of the drivers behind a major issue that directly affects the population’s water security. Against this backdrop, ...
By Idrica
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Geographic information systems, key to efficient water management
The supply of drinking water is one of the greatest challenges currently facing a large part of the world’s regions. According to the latest data published by the UN, water losses in water distribution networks are a major concern, with Non-Revenue Water or non-billed water accounting for the supply of water to almost 200 million people. Digital transformation plays a major role in solving ...
By Idrica
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How to Quantify Carbon Capture Using Remote Sensing
An important requirement for calculating carbon capture in ecosystems at a specific site is acquiring the area and/or volume of the ecosystem that is being investigated. Typically, this can involve a range of geospatial technologies such as satellites, drones, and light detection ranging (LiDAR), combined with Geographical Information System (GIS) software. These technologies enable information ...
By WKC Group
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2023 Watershed Monitoring Trends
Amongst political unrest, COVID-19, and the continued threat of climate change, 2023 is shaping up to be yet another unprecedented year. As we look to the horizon, one thing is guaranteed, there will be no shortage of challenges to overcome in the environmental monitoring industry. To gain better insight into the evolving landscape, we combined global data and market research to synthesize ...
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SL-RAT at Augusta Utilities Division, Georgia - Case Study
As one of the first SL-RAT adopters, Augusta Utilities integrated acoustic technology to address a consent decree by the Georgia Environmental Protection ...
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Geospatial Technology in Peatland Habitat Restoration – Part 2
In the second part of this series, we focus on: How Geospatial Technology can be used to aid peatland restoration; A detailed description of the GIS expertise and technologies offered by WKC’s team, with a particular focus on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and how data captured using drone technology can be used for analysis. UAV’s – A realm of possibilities In order to ...
By WKC Group
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Greenville Utilities Commission - Optimizing Pressure Transient Monitoring With Data-Driven Monitor Placement - Case Study
The Greenville Utilities Commission (GUC) provides electric, water, sewer, and natural gas services to more than 135,800 customers in Greenville and across Pitt County, North Carolina. The utility’s distribution network is composed of approximately 70% polyvinyl chloride (PVC), 20% asbestos-cement (AC) and 10% cast iron pipelines. Providing a reliable supply of water while effectively ...
By Syrinix Ltd
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WaterSuite Enables Immediate Emergency Response Following Upstream Plane Crash - Case Study
West Virginia American water gains efficiency during emergency response case with centralized data and planning. Solution Highlights WaterSuite enabled American Water to: Quickly access data related to the crash site Identify potential routes where any spilled fuel could possibly enter Mark sample locations in real-time within the platform Retrieve chemical information related to jet fuel ...
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Keep Calm and Monitor - Thames Water Case Study
Real-time data help Thames Water mitigate transients & bursts Trunk main bursts are a major problem for large, urban water systems. Detecting, locating, and repairing pipe or joint failures rapidly is crucial to prevent loss of life and limit damage to the surrounding structures, including privately owned buildings, streets, and public utilities. Given the potential economic impact of a ...
By Syrinix Ltd
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Defining Shapefile Map Projections in Lakes Software Applications
A key feature of Lakes Software’s commercial products is the ability to easily import base maps in a wide variety of file formats. Supported formats include raster images (e.g., JPG, BMP, PNG, GIF, etc.), AutoCAD DXF, Digital Line Graphs (DLG), Shapefiles, and more. One of the supported formats - shapefiles - can be very useful because, in addition to geographic location data, they can ...
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AQSur provides quality water with a new 24/7 service to 25,000 customers in Colombia - Case study
The utility AQSur now supplies uninterrupted, quality drinking water to six municipalities in Colombia. The project combined billing and collection services, customer care, and O&M to boost water efficiency and achieve financial sustainability. Challenges of the project AQSur aimed to improve the supply service and water quality, boosting efficiency and increasing the ROI of its ...
By Idrica
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Pressure Transients and Water Conservation In a Time of Drought
With water supply at a premium and pipelines deteriorating, drinking water utilities must do all they can to preserve their existing assets. Steinbeck may have been writing of the miseries of the Depression-era Oklahoma Dust Bowl, but the challenges of drought are anything but historical for many. With areas of the western U.S. registering “D4 – Exceptional Drought”,1 pending ...
By Syrinix Ltd
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Things to Know Before Choosing a White Label GPS Tracking Software
White Labeling has become a popular term in the fleet management industry. It refers to a process where a product of one company is rebranded by another company to make it look like their own. The rebranded product is sold to the clients by resellers. It is a win-win situation for the manufacturer and the resellers as both derive profit from it. Nowadays, White label GPS tracking software is ...
By Flotilla IoT
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4 Pillars of Smart Cities of India and the Role of Smart Environment Sensors - Air Quality Monitoring for Smart City Infrastructure
Urban Air Pollution Monitoring in Smart City Problem As of 2018, 33.2% of the Indian population resides in urban areas. Hence, the expansion of cities has led to an increase in automobiles, industrial production, and rapid deforestation. Consequently, air pollution and environmental deterioration have reached an alarming stage. One of the fundamental features of smart cities is providing a ...
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