GPS Device's Holistic Collection of Data Opens A World of Possibilities for Utility Operations

摘要

A handheld device, ikeGPS, is finding new fans in the U.S. as it performs the work of a digital compass, a camera, a laptop and a laser range-finder. Created by Surveylab, Wellington, New Zealand, it is saving utility companies hours of data collection and entry work and appears to have the potential to do even more. "We're seeing a 30% reduction in time spent col lecting data," says Ed Gray, director of program development for CN Utility Consulting, Sebastopol, Calif. "I've never seen anything like this."