GIS: Mapping the Industry's Future

摘要

Geographical information system technology isn't new to the natural gas industry—but recent innovations are changing the way utilities do business. IT'S ANOTHER BUSY MORNING at XYZ Gas. Engineering needs specs on a certain valve in the distribution system, Bing! Within seconds, a query produces the precise location, depth, vaive type, manufacturer, installation date, inspection history and maintenance records on a computer screen. If necessary, a crew is dispatched to the site with any materials and tools needed—without a single call being placed. Any repairs made to the system immediately become part of the database.