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Proven GIS adaptions by other industries benefit pipe lines

Journal Article · · Pipe Line Industry; (United States)
OSTI ID:7305670
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  1. Oil and Gas Pipe Line Systems, Houston, TX (United States)

Automated mapping (AM) and facilities management (FM) projects in the pipe line industry are becoming increasingly desirable applications of geographic information system (GIS) technology. In the vernacular of GIS technology, application for the pipe line industry are commonly referred to as automated mapping and facilities management (AM/FM). Computer software allows the use of computer aided drafting (CAD) and database packages for information storage/retrieval to provide displays and reports of data set relationships in a given location and area. Geographic information management technology has grown to meet the expanding database resource capabilities. This technological growth also has combined with increasingly powerful and efficient computer systems and networks with plummeting hardware, software, and network enhancement costs. This paper discusses Regulatory compliance, planning, implementation, and data sharing process of the GIS.

OSTI ID:
7305670
Journal Information:
Pipe Line Industry; (United States), Journal Name: Pipe Line Industry; (United States) Vol. 77:5; ISSN 0032-0145; ISSN PLINAH
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English