Title :
Database design concepts for automated mapping and facilities management (AM/FM) [power system applications]
Author :
Freemyer, Douglas G. ; Wright, James P.
Author_Institution :
Miner & Miner, Consulting Eng. Inc., Greeley, CO, USA
Abstract :
The differences between a CAD mapping system and a GIS (graphic information system) or AM/FM system are briefly discussed, and some problems associated with power utility applications design from a software development standpoint are pointed out. The point stressed is that utility data retrieval requirements are tricky or nearly impossible and the benefits and caveats of integrating all of a utility´s applications into a true GIS or AM/FM system and keeping data requirements prioritized at the same time are explored. A working AM/FM model, its development and the future possibilities of AM/FM are described
Keywords :
database management systems; power system computer control; CAD mapping system; DBMS; GIS; automated mapping; facilities management; graphic information system; model; power system computer control; software development; utility data retrieval; Application software; Data analysis; Data structures; Databases; Energy management; Geographic Information Systems; Graphics; Memory; Power system management; Roads;
Conference_Titel :
Rural Electric Power Conference, 1988. Papers Presented at the 32nd Annual Conference
Conference_Location :
Lexington, KY
DOI :
10.1109/REPCON.1988.11003
