GPS-Based Excavation Encroachment Notification

The objective of this project is to develop, demonstrate and commercialize a system that utilizes global positioning system (GPS) technology to allow one-call centers and utility companies to ensure that excavation activity does not encroach upon underground facilities. The developed systems will be demonstrated in a pilot program with Virginia Utility Protection Services and NiSource to assess the costs, benefits and feasibility of the system. Trimble and Metrotech are commercial partners for this program.

• Record URL:
  http://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/matrix/prjHome.rdm?prj=249
• Supplemental Notes:
  • Program Information: Pipeline Safety Research

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Completed
• Funding: $390601.00
• Contract Numbers:

  DTPH56-08-T-000017

• Sponsor Organizations:

  Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

  U.S. Department of Transportation
  East Building, 2nd Floor 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Project Managers:

  Hall, Sam

• Performing Organizations:

  Gas Technology Institute

  1700 South Mount Prospect Road
  Des Plaines, IL  United States  60107
• Principal Investigators:

  Farag, Alicia

• Start Date: 20080701
• Expected Completion Date: 0
• Actual Completion Date: 20111031
• Source Data: RiP Project 31204

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Excavation; Global Positioning System; Underground utility lines
• Uncontrolled Terms: Encroachment; Notification; One-call centers (Utilities); Pilot programs
• Subject Areas: Maintenance and Preservation; Pipelines; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01493753
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Department of Transportation
• Contract Numbers: DTPH56-08-T-000017
• Files: RIP
• Created Date: Sep 21 2013 1:00AM