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Project/Technology:

High Accuracy Mapping for Damage Prevention and Emergency Response

Status:

Under Development

Contractor:

Gas Technology Institute More »

Funding Agency:

California Energy Commission

Program Area(s):

Pipeline Risk and Information Management -- Data Management and Information Systems

Project/Technology Description:

The system develops a high accuracy maps to reduce excavation damage and builds a situational awareness tool for gas industry operations and emergency response. The subcontractor (LocusView) will deploy the high accuracy mapping systems in Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) service areas and develop workflows to support the business processes and situational awareness tools.

Impact of Project/Technology on Technological Advancement to Gas Industry:

The technology will enable more effective and systematic decisions to the California pipeline company. This will improve pipeline safety, reduce losses during unanticipated events, and reduce operating costs.

Applicable Metrics:

Increased Safety - Improve public safety by promoting situational awareness through high-accuracy maps during emergencies.

Reduced Operations Cost - The system will also increase operational efficiencies by providing high accuracy maps during routine operations.

References:

High Accuracy Mapping for Excavation Damage Prevention and Emergency Response, California Energy Commission, Project PIR-15-014, 2016