Eric Colburn, PLS

Operators using PODS gathering systems & complex transmission pipeline systems can now automatically keep multiple geometric networks synchronized

New Century Software Geometric Network Synchronizer screenshot illustrates an example of network connectivity trace. The ArcMap Network Utility Analyst is used to highlight all pipelines that are connected to the selected point (green) in the center of the map.

Fort Collins, CO. January 11, 2011. New Century Software (http://www.newcenturysoftware.com) announces the release of its new product, Geometric Network Synchronizer. Geometric Network Synchronizer is both an Esri ArcMap extension and a server component that builds and maintains geometric networks in a PODS database. This product is ideally suited for PODS gathering systems and complex transmission pipeline systems.

The Geometric Network Synchronizer adds business intelligence to geometric networks by embedding attribute data into the networks and the pipeline connectivity allows users to visually see how centerlines are connected with each other. The combination of network connectivity and pipeline attribute data can then be used by companion analysis applications to enhance decision-making. For example, the New Century Software Gas HCA tool uses the data for class location analysis.

Geometric Network Synchronizer saves valuable time by automatically synchronizing the geometric network with the pipeline GIS as changes occur. “Our goal is to help our clients increase the accuracy of their pipeline data and increase the efficiency of how they acquire such information,” says Todd Porter, VP of Business Development. “The Geometric Network Synchronizer improves the workflow and creates reporting consistency; this is critical with today’s strict regulations. This new product is robust and because of built-in automation, it offers a tremendous time savings to our clients.”

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