Due to aging infrastructure and lack of accurate utility location information resulting in huge increased operational risk & especially at waterway, transportation, and ROW utility crossings.  Utility owners understand the significant underground congestion and utility conflicts which result in future damages and the value the importance of geo location of UNLOCATEBLE underground pipelines.      

The Geolocates from IMU Mapping can mitigate these risks by providing accurate digital as-built positional data at trenchless crossings, constructed via HDD methods.  Unlike other technology mapping solutions, which rely on sending signals below ground, in-line IMU Mapping tools are autonomous, providing high frequency XYZ GPS location information.

The DOTs have a strategic objective to prevent excavation accidents caused by damaged underground utilities.
Locating their existing underground utilities mitigates this risk and enables contractors to operate under safe conditions. A potential solution to identify the unlocatable utilities with in-line IMU  mapping tools.

This presentation will present the proactive approach to locating critical infrastructure and case study showcases the value and importance of accurate GIS mapping underground utilities