Pittsburgh's Geospatial Mapping has created a technology that would be very valuable to prison escapists. The wholly-owned subsidiary of
Geospatial Holdings Inc. has created a technology called GeoUnderground, which allows clients to view and utilize 3D pipeline
maps from any desktop from any web browser. And if you are planning on digging through a cell wall with a spoon and army crawling through a drainage pipe for three days, it might be nice to know where you are going, especially in 3D.
Of course, there are far more legitimately profitable uses for this product. This week, Geospatial Holdings announced the completion of their first successful underground mapping project for Geospatial Mapping. In a partnership with California's
Carollo Engineers, Geospatial Mapping created underground blueprints of pipeline locations to improve service for
Denver Water in Denver, Col. According to Carollo, the Geospatial model was helpful in reducing damage to underground pipes during digging.
“Locating critical
utilities such as natural gas and chemical feed lines was important to
the success of the project," says Carollo project manager Vincent Hart. "The Geospatial team was very conscious of the
utilities when potholing was required."
Known for their SmartProbe technology and work as consultants on civil engineering projects across the country, Geospatial Mapping believes the success of this project may allow them to continue use of this technology for complete mapping projects like the Denver Water engagement.
“We look forward to providing
more of these same types of services to Denver Water and continuing our
relationship with Carollo Engineers," Geospatial CEO Mark A. Smith says. "Our technology provides
cost-effective methods and time saving features that continue to benefit
many municipalities and utility owners.”
Source: Mark A. Smith, Geospatial HoldingsWriter: John Steele