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High-Speed Mobile Mapping and OcuMap Software Deliver 115,000 Geo-referenced Imagery Assets for GIS Database Verification
NEW YORK, NY - February 15, 2023
Reality IMT successfully completed a large-scale mobile mapping project for Avangrid and NYSEG, delivering comprehensive asset data for their critical Grid Model Enhancement Project. The scope involved the capture, processing, and validation of over 500 miles of above-ground utility network in upstate New York, providing the energy provider with verified, high-accuracy data to improve grid performance and resilience.
The project required sophisticated Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) GPS and spherical camera technology mounted on a moving vehicle. This high-efficiency capture method generated over 115,000 street-level imagery assets within just two weeks, ensuring minimal disruption to local traffic and maximum safety for the field teams. The data was post-processed extensively to achieve superior positional accuracy, a non-negotiable requirement for reliable grid modeling.
“The foundation of modern grid enhancement is data integrity,” said Ala Hamdan, CEO of Reality IMT. “Our challenge was not just capturing a massive 500-mile network quickly, but validating every single asset against the existing database. By combining high-speed mobile mapping with advanced feature extraction software, we gave Avangrid/NYSEG the confidence that their critical GIS data—including SAP IDs and phase configurations—is current and accurate for future infrastructure planning.”
Key Project Metrics
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500+ Miles Mapped: Above-ground utility network captured in New York State.
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115,000+ Images: Street-level imagery delivered within a two-week timeframe.
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Automated Feature Extraction: OcuMap software used to extract pole location, phase, and transformer types.
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GIS Database Verification: Geo-referenced data was snapped to the client's ESRI GIS database and verified using existing SAP IDs.
Following post-processing, Reality IMT leveraged OcuMap software to automatically extract key point features, identifying and categorizing utility poles, 2-phase, 3-phase lines, and transformer locations. The verified asset data was then integrated into the client’s ESRI GIS environment, where the team ensured every new data point, complete with its accurate GPS location, was snapped and tagged with the existing circuit's SAP ID. This rigorous verification process significantly reduced data inconsistency, providing Avangrid/NYSEG with a robust and trustworthy foundation for their grid modeling and asset maintenance initiatives.
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Definitions for Editors
- RTK GPS (Real-Time Kinematic Global Positioning System):
- A high-precision form of GPS that provides centimeter-level accuracy by using ground-based reference stations to correct positional data.
- ESRI GIS (Geographic Information System):
- Software used for creating, managing, analyzing, and mapping all types of data. It is widely used by utilities to manage their infrastructure assets.
- OcuMap:
- Specialized software used for extracting accurate spatial features (like utility poles and transformers) from high-resolution, geo-referenced street-level imagery.
About Reality IMT
Reality IMT is a technology-driven professional service firm specializing in high-accuracy reality capture and documentation for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) and Utility sectors. Utilizing advanced 3D laser scanning, mobile mapping, and photogrammetry, the firm provides precise as-built documentation and asset data to help clients streamline design coordination, minimize construction risks, and accelerate project delivery across North America.
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