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Session 3A: Asset Data Collection Methodologies. Asset Management using ArcGIS Online and the Collector App. Asset Management Demands. 2018 Innovation & Mobility Exchange. Challenges. Capital Planning Synergy between Field and Office Equipment and Software Field Inspections
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Asset Management Demands 2018 Innovation & Mobility Exchange
Challenges • Capital Planning • Synergy between Field and Office • Equipment and Software • Field Inspections • Operations and Maintenance • Accessibility and Safety • Accuracy of Data • Data Management and Storage • Training Source: law.com 2018 Innovation & Mobility Exchange
Data Collection: The Past Equipment Used: • Paper Plans and Engineering Scale • Paper Forms and Clipboard • Field Notebook • Tape Measure • Measuring Wheel • Camera Challenges Faced: • Weather • Time Consuming • Safety Concerns • Paper Data Storage • Converting Paper to Electronic Files 2018 Innovation & Mobility Exchange
Data Collection: The Present Equipment Used: • Tablet or Smart Phone • Built in Camera and Microphone • Anti-glare Screen Protection • GPS Enabled without Network Connection • Wi-fi and/or Cellular Enabled • Life-proof Case • External Battery • Positioning System (high-accuracy) Benefits Provided: • All-weather Use • Minimizes Field Time • Electronic Data Storage • Synergy between Field and Office • Accuracy of Data and Locations 2018 Innovation & Mobility Exchange
MassDOT Stormwater BMPs • Location and Verification • Field Inspections • Planning and Documentation Massachusetts geoDOT: Stormwater BMP Assets Map 2018 Innovation & Mobility Exchange
Location and Verification 2018 Innovation & Mobility Exchange
Inspections 2018 Innovation & Mobility Exchange
Planning and Documentation 2018 Innovation & Mobility Exchange
Benefits • Seamlessly connect field and office personnel • Geolocation of assets with office review in real time • Extractable data for direct use in creating mapping • Design/Record plans can be geolocated for site visits • Ease of access to and documentation of data • Efficiencies in field locating and documenting assets • All-weather use 2018 Innovation & Mobility Exchange
Potential Uses • Support of Capital Planning Efforts • General Asset Management • Roadways Signs, Roadway Barriers, Crash Cushions, etc. • Stormwater Infrastructure Inspections & Maintenance • Stormwater BMPs, Culverts, Structures, etc. • Bridge and Roadway Condition Assessments • Collecting As-built Information • Wetland Resource Area Delineation • Endangered Species Habitat Location • Performance of Plantings and Replicated Wetlands 2018 Innovation & Mobility Exchange
Developing an Asset Inventory for the NEC using Real-Time Geolocation
Project Objective • What: Compile an asset inventory and assess condition • Where: 38 miles on the Northeast Corridor (NEC) in Massachusetts 2018 Innovation & Mobility Exchange
ProjectChallenges • Limited track time due to high-frequency service along corridor • Almost 2,000 assets to support the complex NEC infrastructure • 4-week turnaround to NEC Commission 2018 Innovation & Mobility Exchange
TheSolution • Esri Collector for ArcGIS + Esri ArcGIS Online • Geolocated inventory items (points) with office review in real time • Integrated reporting tool to provide detailed output for each asset 2018 Innovation & Mobility Exchange
CollectorforArcGIS Free App for field work for use on smartphones or tablets • Create & share map with field workers • Collect & update data • Collect points, lines, polygons & related data (1-M relationships) • Attach photos • Connected or disconnected options • Requires Level 2 account 2018 Innovation & Mobility Exchange
Process “Live” Mode (Real-Time) “Offline” Mode (Once Connected) 2018 Innovation & Mobility Exchange
ExamplesofDataCollected SAMPLE ONLY SAMPLE ONLY 2018 Innovation & Mobility Exchange
ConditionRatingDescriptions • Consistent with MBTA NTD reporting • Field crew input value for Condition 2018 Innovation & Mobility Exchange
Result:GeolocatedInventory 2018 Innovation & Mobility Exchange
SummaryofBenefits/Uses • Expedited collection of geolocated field data and condition assessment • Use for reporting and capital planning with better understanding of asset condition by location 2018 Innovation & Mobility Exchange