Utilizing remote sensing data and real time kinematics GPS surveying for AM/FM systems

Abstract

Geographic Information System is an important tool for collecting, storing, searching, analyzing and printing of geographical information. Riyadh Municipality is fully aware of the great importance of the GPS/GIS application. The objectives of the municipality was briefly as follows: •Automated mapping of the underground water and storm water facilities (gullies, manholes and pipes) •Creating digital network information (data and maps) operated by computers •Facility management system for these utilities •Preparing reports, thematic maps, queries for any part of the system and following up the information of maintenance and operation •Integrating this information with other data such as roads etc. The main objectives of the project was to provide Riyadh Municipality with the results of the survey of manholes and gullies for ground and storm water in Riyadh City and the establishment of GIS database for storm water and ground water utilities