COLLEGE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & COMPUTER SCIENCE DEAN: DR. KARL STEVENS ASSOCIATE DEAN: DR. MOHAMMAD ILYAS GEOMATIC ENGINEERING PROGRAM INTERIM PROGRAM DIRECTOR: DR. DON LEONE P.E. STAFF & FUTURE ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, ARCHITECTS & SCIENTISTS Nov. 13 th, 2008 2
SUE, RT and Geomatics How do Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) and modern geophysical imaging techniques es such as Radar Tomography (RT) relate to Geomatics? Ralf Birken, Ph.D. Chief Scientist Nov. 13 th, 2008 3
O U T L I N E Introduction Subsurface Utility Engineering i (SUE) and established Geophysics Modern Array-based Land-based Geophysical Methods Radar Tomography Concepts, Systems and Methodology, and Case Histories Electromagnetic Induction Arrays Concepts, Systems and Methodology, and Case Histories SUE and the Impact of Geophysical Arrays Legislation and Certification Summary Nov. 13 th, 2008 4
Introduction Geomatics Engineering is a modern discipline, i which h integrates t acquisition, iti modeling, analysis, and management of spatially referenced data, i.e. data identified according to their locations. Based on the scientific framework of geodesy, it uses terrestrial, t marine, airborne, and satellite-based sensors to acquire spatial and other data. It includes the process of transforming spatially referenced data from different sources it into common information if systems with well-defined accuracy characteristics." Subsurface Geomatics? How do you acquire accurate surveying data of subsurface features? What accuracies can you expect? http://ww ww.geomatics.ucalg gary.ca/about/wha tis Nov. 13 th, 2008 5
Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) and established Geophysics Greg Jeffries Vice President Nov. 13 th, 2008 6
SUE and established Geophysics Quality Level D (QL D): If Information derived d from existing iti records or oral recollections. Quality Level C (QL C): Information obtained by surveying and plotting visible above-ground utility features and by using professional judgment in correlating this information to QL D information. Based on CI/ASCE 38-02 standards d and summary by Anspach Nov. 13 th, 2008 7
SUE and established Geophysics Quality Level B (QL B): Information obtained through h the application of appropriate surface geophysical methods to determine the existence and approximate horizontal position of subsurface utilities. QL B data should be reproducible by surface geophysics at any point of their depiction. This information is surveyed to applicable tolerances defined by the project and reduced onto plan documents. Based on CI/ASCE 38-02 standards d and summary by Anspach Nov. 13 th, 2008 8
SUE and established Geophysics Quality Level A (QL A): Precise horizontal and vertical location of utilities obtained by the actual exposure (or verification of previously exposed and surveyed utilities) and subsequent measurement of subsurface utilities, usually at a specific point. Minimally intrusive excavation equipment is typically used to minimize the potential for utility damage. A precise horizontal and vertical location as well as other utility attributes is shown on plan documents. Accuracy is typically set at 15mm vertical, and to applicable horizontal survey and mapping. Based on CI/ASCE 38-02 standards and summary by Anspach Nov. 13 th, 2008 9
SUE and established Geophysics Commonly used geophysical methods: Pipe and cable locators Terrain conductivity meters Metal detectors Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Magnetic methods Acoustic Methods Optical systems Nov. 13 th, 2008 10
SUE and established Geophysics Common features: Typically handheld or pushcart-based single channel systems Typically no geo-referenced data recording Sparse non-continuous coverage Big gap between QL B and QL A as far as: Cost Accuracy (Horizontal and Vertical) Both lack continuous Coverage Nov. 13 th, 2008 11
SUE and established Geophysics Suggestion to narrow gap between QL B and QL A using: Array-based Surface Geophysical Methods As far as: Continuous Coverage Horizontal and Vertical Position Cost versus Risk Reusable georeferenced digital data Higher COST Lower QL A SUE Quality Levels QL B QL C QL D RISK Higher ih Nov. 13 th, 2008 12
References American Society of Civil Engineers (2002). C/I ASCE 38-02, Standard d Guideline for the Collection and Depiction of Existing Subsurface Utility Data. Reston, VA. Anspach, J.H., 2002 (?), Underground d utility security issues at critical facilities:?, 5 pages. Nov. 13 th, 2008 13
Modern Array-based Land-based Geophysical Methods Multi-channel geophysical systems Deployed through vehicle (some even within traffic flow) Movement tracked through survey-grade positioning system Create accurate geo-referenced digital data sets Able to cover large areas efficiently with dense continuous data coverage Allow more advanced methods of data interpretation Option to combine multiple arrays in single data collection effort Surveyor certified accuracy and final maps Nov. 13 th, 2008 14
Radar Tomography y( (RT) Concept Nov. 13 th, 2008 15
Common 2D GPR Survey Grids 2 feet or more between profiles 4 inches or more between ti triggers (stations) ti Rarely uses accurate geometry control, regarding line spacing and direction Nov. 13 th, 2008 16
GPR Section with Point Reflectors GPR is also looking to the side T R T R T R T R T R T R T R T R T Note: Point reflectors and pipes perpendicular to the profile appear the same in 2D GPR section Nov. 13 th, 2008 17
Array GPR Advantages - I Efficiency in data collection, especially when survey area large (>40,000000 sqft) and target small requiring small profile spacing Standard GPR System 1 Tx Rx channel Array GPR System 16 Tx Rx channels 12.5 cm swath of coverage in one profile Transmitting antenna (Tx) 2.0 m swath of coverage in one profile Receiving antenna (Rx) Nov. 13 th, 2008 18
Array GPR Advantages - II A dense grid of multiple 2D GPR profiles allows synthetic aperture focusing to create a stack of image slices at different depths to create a 3D image below ground. Dense 2D grid becomes 3D GPR grid when profile spacing close to station spacing Depth Goal: One GPR trace every 5 inches or less in in-line and cross-profile direction Nov. 13 th, 2008 19
Radar Tomography y( (RT) Systems and Methodology Nov. 13 th, 2008 20
Radar Tomography (Ground-Penetrating Imaging Radar) Joint development of Witten Technologies Inc., Malå Geoscience, ConEdison Schlumberger, EPRI, GTI (formerly GRI) Nov. 13 th, 2008 21
Radar Tomography (RT) RT: A GPR survey or system that combines efficient radar surveying with precise positioning control and advanced signal processing allowing the creation of high-resolution 3D radar images of the subsurface on a large-scale. Meaning: precise positioning = centimeters large-scale scale = surveys covering thousands of square meters high-resolution = resolution of centimeters Nov. 13 th, 2008 22
Radar Tomography (RT) Methodology Rd Radar Arrays Survey-grade Positioning prism Continues 3D Radar Images Accurate Certified Utility Maps laser theodolite Nov. 13 th, 2008 23
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CART Imaging gsystem Computer Assisted Radar Tomography Total daily coverage: 40,000 80,000 sqft Spatial resolution (16 channel mode): ~ 5 channel or cross-line spacing ~ 4 trace or in-line spacing Maximum Driving i Speed: 5 mi/hr Radar component of CART Imaging System is manufactured by Malå Geoscience Nov. 13 th, 2008 25
CART Schematic 400 and 200 MHz antennas Nov. 13 th, 2008 26
Operational Specifications in Words Depth of penetration is 4 to 6 ft in most sandy-clay soils (8 to 12 ft in sandy soils), very site specific, conservative Depth accuracy is about 5% (i.e., ± 3 in. over 5 ft) Horizontal accuracy is about 1% from mapped surface features such as manhole covers or curb lines Resolution of subsurface objects is about 3 to 4 in. Objects as small as 1-in. can be seen at shallow depths Resolution degrades with depth at rate of about 1 in/ft Typically certified to ± 6 in. in all 3 coordinates Nov. 13 th, 2008 27
Positioning System I Robotic Laser Precise geometry control provided by a self-tracking laser theodolite (robotic total station) locking on to a 360 degree prism 3D accuracy of ±[1 ppm + 1 mm]; for example, ±2 mm in 1 km Range of 2 km Self-tracking, accurate reading every 6 s (faster ones available) Standard technology for construction surveying Survey-grade, can be certified by professional surveyor prism laser theodolite Manufactured by Geodimeter (now Trimble) Nov. 13 th, 2008 28
Positioning System II - GPS Precise geometry control provided by RTK GPS system consisting of base station and rover Accurate reading every second 7.2 km/h (2 m/s) recommended speed (one data point every 2 m) Specified Accuracy with sufficient i Satellite coverage: Horizontal: 10 mm + 1 ppm Vertical: 15 mm + 1 ppm Survey-grade, can be certified by professional surveyor Manufactured by TOPCON (Hiper+ gr-2100) Nov. 13 th, 2008 29
Processing, Integration, Visualization The radar data are processed into geo-referenced seamless 3D radar images Those are interpreted for pipes With the help of complementary information gathered with traditional SUE methods the utility types were identified The clients receive certified CAD maps in plan and profile showing the 3D location of each pipe colored coded by utility Autodesk, Microstation or ArcGIS Nov. 13 th, 2008 30
Please wait for example maps 03_2006_Laura_St_Jak_JEA_Phz1.pdf Nov. 13 th, 2008 31
Corrected CAD Maps lines not present on original map telephone duct banks off by ten feet of more W 10 ft water line off by several feet Colored lines show utility locations according to available maps. Black lines show actual locations (of selected utilities) determined by radar tomography. Church St Nov. 13 th, 2008 32
Radar Tomography y( (RT) Case Histories Nov. 13 th, 2008 33
Radar Tomography (RT) Example from the Lower Manhattan Radar Project Nov. 13 th, 2008 34
CART Surveys Near WTC West St. Survey Area Areas surveyed in August 2001 Areas surveyed from December 2001 February 8th 2002 Nov. 13 th, 2008 35
Lower Manhattan Radar Project Help in planning reconstruction of the utility network of Lower Manhattan view north along West St view northeast corner of West and Liberty Nov. 13 th, 2008 36
roadbed joints 20 ft damaged zone wash outs? surface features manhole and valve covers RADAR IMAGE 2 inches below street level Nov. 13 th, 2008 37
radar shadow of roadbed d joints 20 ft A tops of service boxes RADAR IMAGE 12 inches below street level A Nov. 13 th, 2008 38
radar shadow of roadbed joints 20 ft gas electric RADAR IMAGE 24 inches below street level Nov. 13 th, 2008 39
20 ft water RADAR IMAGE 42 inches below street level Nov. 13 th, 2008 40
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RT GIS Overview West Street New York City Orthophoto basemap - State Plane (NAD 83) feet Nov. 13 th, 2008 42
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Radar Tomography (RT) Case History NYC, Cathedral Parkway Project Nov. 13 th, 2008 44
Cathedral Parkway Project Construction ti Interference Determine if installation of footings for a new walkway along Central Park would require relocation of a high power feeder line Nov. 13 th, 2008 45
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view #1 east along walkway Continuouso coverage (mapping) is important t in projects that involve long section of utility lines view #2 northeast #1 DOUGLAS CIRCLE #2 Views of oil-o-static (138kV) lines under Cathedral Parkway near Douglas Circle FRAWLEY CIRCLE Nov. 13 th, 2008 47
Line pair is normally at 36 inches depth except for a short section where it rises to 24 inches (below grade) Map view of lines color indicates depth Nov. 13 th, 2008 48
Cathedral Parkway Mapped ~2000 ft of high-voltage electrical feeder lines over entire length of planned construction ti Cost of $15k (30 000 sq ft at $0.50/sq ft) recovered in fewer test pits needed to verify that construction plan would not affect the lines Number of test pits reduced from 20 (or more) to 5 Cost of a test pit in NYC is about $800 to $3000 Cost Leverage : Reduced risk of having to relocate the lines (a cost of $1 to $3 million) if original maps were inaccurate Nov. 13 th, 2008 49
Electromagnetic Induction Array Concepts Nov. 13 th, 2008 50
Other Transaction Agreement #DTRS56-02-T-0005 Digital Mapping of Buried Pipelines with a Dual-Array System R&D Project funded by Witten Technologies Consolidated d Edison Company of New York U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Special Projects Administration With technical contributions from EMI (a division of Schlumberger) Regional Water Authority of South Central Connecticut Seknion October 2002 December 2004 Nov. 13 th, 2008 51
Mobile platform for urban mapping Nov. 13 th, 2008 52
Arrayed Induction Receivers (AIR) System Methodology Electromagnetic Induction Array Accurate Utility Maps Electromagnetic Field Map Nov. 13 th, 2008 53
Electromagnetic Induction Array Systems and Methodology Nov. 13 th, 2008 54
Arrayed Induction Receiver (AIR) System Array of 16 broadband vector magnetic field sensors (induction coils) Broadband frequency response Flat from 1 to 80 khz Low noise level 0.0005 nt @ 1 khz 0.0001 nt @ 10 khz Small package 15 cm 3, about 3 kg Built by EMI (Schlumberger) Simultaneous data acquisition of all 48 channels Nov. 13 th, 2008 55
Survey-grade Positioning System BASE STATION PRISM System uses laser theodolite (robotic total station) for survey-grade positioning 3D accuracy of ±[1 ppm + 1 mm]; for example, ±2 mm in 1 km Range of 2 km Self-tracking of 360 deg. prism, accurate reading every 6 s Standard technology for construction surveying Map surface features for local reference map Alternatively use survey-grade GPS Nov. 13 th, 2008 56
EM Source Options Current injection ( clamp-on ) Current injected directly onto pipe by galvanic leads or toroidal clamp Frequencies from 500 Hz to 85 khz Remote induction ( on-board ) Three orthogonal coils of 0.7 m dia. Moment of 5 at 1 khz Frequencies from 500 Hz to 50 khz Reference signal for phase detection Existing signals 60 Hz signals on power lines Nov. 13 th, 2008 57
Electromagnetic Induction Array Case Histories Nov. 13 th, 2008 58
83 khz Lower Hx EM Field Data 0.66m Nov. 13 th, 2008 59
39 khz Total Horizontal EM Field 3.6m 3.3m Nov. 13 th, 2008 60
8.9 khz Total Horizontal EM Field 3.3m 49m 4.9m Nov. 13 th, 2008 61
Dipping Power Line Nov. 13 th, 2008 62
Dipping Power Line Nov. 13 th, 2008 63
EM Complementing Radar Nov. 13 th, 2008 64
Maps and Located Pipes in GIS EM Pipe Picks (gray lines), Radar Pipe Picks (color-coded by depth are superimposed on 65 khz horizontal magnetic field map and 200 MHz Depth Slice at 30 Surface features (symbols) and the curbs in light gray Map was composed in ARCGIS Nov. 13 th, 2008 65
Qualitative Pipe Picks Visualized in GIS Pipe Picks (gray lines) are superimposed on 32 khz horizontal magnetic field data map and high- resolution aerial photo (courtesy of RWA) Map was composed in ARCGIS Nov. 13 th, 2008 66
Another GIS Example Nov. 13 th, 2008 67
Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) and the Impact of Geophysical Arrays Nov. 13 th, 2008 68
SUE and the Impact of Geophysical Arrays Suggestion to narrow gap between QL B and QL A using: Array-based Surface Geophysical Methods As far as: Continuous Coverage Horizontal and Vertical Position Cost versus Risk Reusable georeferenced digital data Higher COST Lower QL A SUE Quality Levels QL B QL C QL D RISK Higher ih Nov. 13 th, 2008 69
SUE and the Impact of Geophysical Arrays SUE (QL D, QL C, and QL B) combined with geophysical array technologies (especially RT) have the following advantages: Horizontal and Vertical Position of Utilities typically certified to within 6 inches by WTI professional land surveyor Provide continuous coverage throughout area of interest Cost less than exposure (QL A), more than QL B Risk lower than QL B, almost QL A Reusable geo-referenced digital data improving project design Better-informed more efficient Design Reduces number of exposures (e.g. can guide vacuum excavation) Construction 14% cost reduction, $4.62/$1 ROI* Reduced conflict = fewer change orders Reduced damage = increased safety Faster completion = reduced public nuisance Reduced risk = lower bids Nov. 13 th, 2008 70
Taking advantage of these new technologies' Professional Surveyors certifying results Stronger SUE/ Best Practice mandates (i.e. condition of permit) ROW owners make Project Owners bear the cost of ROW entry Accurate Information AT THE BID: squeeze the risk FDOT: Nov. 13 th, 2008 71
S U M M A R Y 1 Array-based geophysical systems are changing SUE ASCE 38-02 committee looking into revising i current guidelines FDOT in final step of adopting RT as one of the best practices to be used for certain larger projects Combination of SUE, RT, QL D, QL C, QL B and reduced use of exposures (limited QL A) may proof to be best way to negotiate cost and risk Recommend to: learn and teach about these emerging technologies test and use them in projects for value and cost savings throughout overall project Nov. 13 th, 2008 72
S U M M A R Y 2 Commercial Radar Tomography (RT) Services using the CART Imaging System are offered since early 2001 Deliverables include CAD, Microstation, or GIS subsurface utility maps in 3D located with RT Surveyed several Million of squarefeet over the past 7 years Electromagnetic Induction Array Prototype available for special project to locate deeper conductive utilities Nov. 13 th, 2008 73
WITTEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Research & Development 35 Medford d Street, t Suite 306 Somerville, MA 02143 www.wittentech.com +1 617 236 7103 r.birken@wittentech.com WITTEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 2008. All rights reserved. Nov. 13 th, 2008 74