| With ike one can take the position of the asset, and even check this back in the office by confirming the correct target is in the middle of the photo taken. ike supports SBAS, Real time RTCM differential corrections. Any Beacon that can transmit RTCM-104 corrections over RS-232 can be used with ike and DGPS Post Processing.
It typically takes about 30 minutes to train someone how to use ike , even if they are a non computer use. ike saves time and money. With Ike one can do validation in-the-field, more accurate, and they could get access to the data every day.
With ike, one can stand at a safe distance e.g. side of the road, and capture the remote object with ease.
Tree capture is traditionally very inaccurate using just a GPS, because the closer you get to a tree, the worse the GPS accuracy becomes, and under the tree itself typically a GPS Fix is not available. But with ike you can just point and shoot from wherever there is a good fix - and you can even capture an entire row of trees while standing in the same spot.
Having a photo geo-referenced along with an asset, or an asset's maintenance record is a very useful thing, particularly from the perspective of Asset Management.
ike's photos also give you the ability to visually track an asset's condition over time. Was that sign on that pole last year? How long has that graffiti been there? These are examples of questions that might not be directly asked during a conventional inspection, but end up being useful later are another benefit of storing a photo along side an asset.
ike can be used to quickly and accurately record the location and condition of all distributed assets. ike can assist when planning the installation of new assets such as radio towers, by providing accurate and reliable information for Resource Management consent applications. When repairs are needed, ike can record the before and after condition of the asset.
Tree growth can be easily assessed and recorded over time, enabling the easy management of potential interference with power installations. ike can even note the safest and easiest access path to get to the site! |
