Abstract

What’s in a Name?: Unique Asset Identification using USNG Coordinates
Track: Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater
Authors: Elisabetta DeGironimo

The MVWA updated their asset identifiers to be meaningful/logical unique names based on the United States National Grid (USNG). The USNG is a seamless, standardized referencing system. Its use is supported by FEMA. It uses a UTM grid and truncated eastings and northings to locate an area or position. This presentation will show the model builder and python scripts used to uniquely name the assets and highlight opportunities and challenges with using the USNG system for asset identification.