6 Benefits of Gyroscopic Technology Mapping
1. Gyroscopic Technology is Easy to Operate
The first thing about gyroscopic technology solutions is that they are easy to operate. The tools are intuitive. It comprises the probe and software that collects the data from the probe. The operation of sending the probe down the line is fairly simple, and data collection is autonomous without the need for the operator to constantly monitor it. A trained crew can produce a 3D GIS result of a pipe segment within an hour after mapping.
2. Gyroscopic Technology Allows for Autonomous Logging
Another issue for underground mapping is the need to log the information as the work progresses. However, with a gyroscope device, the mapping tool moves through the duct as it collects information on its own, with no need to trace the probe as it travels through the underground duct or pipe. With such autonomy, there is added efficiency.
3. Gyroscopic Technology is Not Interrupted by Electromagnetic Noise
There are many mapping tools that work via the method of sending electromagnetic waves below ground in order to detect assets, such as ground-penetrating radar and walkover beacon systems. The trouble with them is that they are affected by electromagnetic noise emitted by other objects in the vicinity, such as power cables and sheet piling. This makes these tools suboptimal for use in heavily urbanized areas or anywhere near heightened electromagnetic emission such as railways.
Gyroscope probes do not have this problem because they are unaffected by electromagnetic noise. They simply move through the pipe and record what they find. Thus, they are able to map regardless of what is in the area, making the technology versatile in any situation.
4. Gyroscopic Technology Gives High-Frequency Data
Accuracy depends on how much data is collected. With systems that require workers to closely handle, this can be more difficult. Not gyroscopic mapping tools though. Once they are inserted into the pipe they are assigned for mapping, they provide high-frequency data back to the user. The DuctRunner technology currently logs one hundred samples per second, which ensures the accurate measurement of various elements of a given pipe, such as bend radius and undulations.
5. Gyroscopic Technology is Speedy
Yet another advantage of using a gyroscopic technology probe is the speed at which results are obtained. Once the probe begins, it travels at up to two meters per second while it collects high-frequency data. This kind of speed allows for minimal downtime for network operations and installation crews. Reduction in downtime leads to less cost, and more efficiency, which also makes contractors more willing to wait for accurate maps before taking unnecessary risks.
6. Gyroscopic Technology Gives Accurate Maps & GIS
The final and foremost benefit of gyroscopic technology is the best accuracy. The probe is inside the pipe, therefore it gives as-built mapping information, unlike other technology that relies on sending signals below ground. There is absolutely no guesswork and it shows every aspect of the pipe because the probe travels through the entire length. This is critical for project planning & operational risk management. In terms of precision and accuracy, gyroscopic technology is the prime choice for underground asset mapping.
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Here at PRISUM, we are here to help you with all your underground utility mapping. Allow us to demonstrate how you can get gyroscopic mapping technology working for you. Contact us, or register for our next online demo or virtual event.