Introduction to GPS

Description

PADEP Approved Course ID = 6476

Computer technology has forever altered the way water and wastewater utilities operate. Operations, engineering, customer service – nearly all utility activities have been transformed in the last three decades. One of the most dramatic examples of this revolution is the way utilities collect assets data using the Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. Approximately 80 percent of all utility asset information is geographically referenced. A GPS survey allows utility operators and managers to determine where their assets are located—for example, valves, water mains, hydrants, meters, manholes, catch basins, outfalls, etc. A GPS survey also lets users update, analyze, and display information about those assets on GIS maps. When combined with GIS, GPS technology becomes an efficient system inspection tool. As a result, GPS surveys can reveal important information that leads to better decision making.

System inspection and maintenance is an important need of water and wastewater system operation. Conventional manual and paper-based inspection and maintenance methods are not efficient and sustainable. GPS technology is an efficient paper-less alternative to conventional methods being used for water distribution system and wastewater collection system inspection and maintenance. GPS also supports GIS mapping activities of a utility.

The main purpose of this course is to educate the professionals on the basics and applications of GPS technology for water and wastewater systems.

Who should attend?

• Licensed water and wastewater operators who need DEP approved contact hours

• Drinking water system professionals responsible for water distribution system operation and maintenance

• Wastewater system professionals responsible for collection system operation and maintenance

Learning Objectives

• Achieve a basic understanding of GPS technology.

• Describe GPS relation to GIS.

• Discover the applications of GPS technology.

• Classify the GPS equipment types.

• Identify the GPS survey steps.

Course Outline

• GPS basics

•  GIS basics

•  GPS applications

•  GPS accuracy

•  GPS equipment

•  GPS survey procedure

•  Mobile GIS

• Course quiz

PDH

• 8 (also valid for PADEP water and wastewater operators)

Cost

• $200 (includes course material delivered by Email)

Instructor

• Dr. Sam Shamsi, PhD, PE, GISP: Licensed Water & Wastewater Operator

• Over 25 years of academic and industry experience.  Click here for Sam's bio.

Instructions

• Step 1: Order the course

• Step 2: Read the course book (PDF file) that will be emailed after ordering.

• Step 3: Email the answers to multiple-choice quiz in the course book to training@a1applications.com

  • Upon passing the quiz (passing score = 70%), a PDH certificate will be sent by Email within 5 business days and PADEP will be informed.

Contact

Sam Shamsi > training@a1applications.com