Today mobile computing technology is an integrated part of our business processes as it enables non-location specific task completion. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are a vital source of information for field-based workers; however this information is normally only available via a PC and corporate network. The combination of GIS and mobile computing technology enables field-based staff to make informed decisions in the field without the need to ‘return to base’ or attempt to transmit this information over the phone.
The Veolia Water pipeline maintenance staff on the Western Corridor Recycled Water Project are now using this technology to provide efficient field information transfer. Western Corridor is owned by Queensland state authority WaterSecure and is part of the South East Queensland Water Grid. There are now a number of rugged and compact devices on the market that enable this function and more. The devices chosen for this application are also deployed to perform: asset data capture, stock management and incident reporting. The devices selected also include a barcode scanner and
camera. The scanner is used to assist with asset and spares identification and the camera is used for asset condition capture and incident reporting. The system software enables customised forms to be loaded into the field devices to capture any geographically referenced dataset required. Click here to read more