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This overview details the mobile data deployment initiatives taken by NNEC in Warsaw, Virginia, covering six counties and one town. With over 1,900 miles of line and 64 employees, the project involved deploying laptops, installing wireless access points, and providing essential training to personnel. Key challenges included managing bandwidth, coverage, and cost, while exploring future ideas like GPS/AVL integration. This effort aims to improve operational efficiency and support field teams, encouraging feedback through dedicated communication channels.
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6 counties/1 town 17,800 Meters 1,900 miles of line 64 employees Basic Stats
Where We Are Warsaw, Virginia
6 counties/1 town 17,800 Meters 1,900 miles of line 64 employees Basic Stats
Daffron dataVoice TWACS Partner CRC Systems
2006 • - Deployed 12 Laptops (Dell Latitude D610) into vehicles • Maintained 1 for spare • Loaded Partner Map Viewer • Installed wireless access points in pole yard for updates • Provided basic map viewer training to outside personnel • Obtained Authenex USB Security Keys Mobile Data Deployment
2007 4/3 - Obtained wireless card from Verizon for testing 4/7 – Obtained 4 wireless cards CFSR’s (3) & 1 Serviceman 5/15 – Installed 2 docking stations in Operations for map updates 6/7 – Obtained 5 more cards Stakers (3) and serviceman (2) 7/23 – Provided Crew Mapping Training (2 hours) 7/7 – Obtained additional card for staker 8/10 – Obtained additional card for travel pool 10 – Add 2 more docking stations & laptops in Operations Mobile Data Deployment
Mobile Data Deployment Issues Bandwidth vs Coverage vs Cost Truck mounts antennas
Future Ideas GPS/AVL Disconnects (DSI Collar) Blinks Location Status More Training Smart Phone Weather Data Complete/Return Data to CIS (Daffron) Mobile Data Deployment
Questions? mhyde@nnec.coop http://www.nnec.coop/specialprojects
Do-It-Yourself Applications for Operations Wednesday 9:15 Oconee River Room 1