Abstract
Opelika Utilities Use Mobile and Web GIS to Streamline Workflows
Track: Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater
Author(s): Alan Lee, Kevin Stewart
Opelika Utilities (Water Board) migrated into an industry standard data model, as well as deployed automated tools to streamline the translation of GPS data into the geodatabase, last year. The success of that project created a demand for the provision of GIS access to a broader audience and the integration of GIS into more workflows. To address this demand, Opelika Utilities adopted an enterprise architecture strategy and migrated into Esri’s ArcGIS Server technology.
A web application was developed powered by Esri’s ArcGIS Server that enables authorized Fire Department users to view and edit hydrant flow data from an Internet browser. Previously, these edits were done by GIS personnel with a desktop license. Additionally, an ArcGIS Server Mobile solution was developed to equip the mobile workforce with the ability to edit and view hydrant data in the field adding efficiency to an existing workflow.
Alan Lee
Opelika Utilities
502 Geneva Street
Opelika , Alabama 36801
United States
Phone: 334.705.5500
E-mail: alee@owwb.com
Kevin Stewart
Geographic Information Services, Inc.
216 Aquarius Drive, Suite 312
Birmingham , Alabama 35209
United States
Phone: 205-941-0442
E-mail: kstewart@gis-services.com