The US Army Corps of Engineers finds DAP Server useful technology for performing reviews of geophysical
| Customer: |
The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) |
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| Country: |
Alabama, USA |
| Industry: |
Government |
| Solution: |
Life Cycle Data Management |
| Technology: |
Geosoft DAP Server |
Summary
The timely exchange of digital data in the course of conducting an Ordnance and Explosives (OE) project is a critical consideration. USACE conducted an evaluation of Geosoft DAP Server to determine its suitability for facilitating their concept of Life Cycle Data Management for OE projects. The evaluation determined that the DAP Server technology is a viable and useful technology for performing reviews of geophysical datasets during active projects.
Business Need:
The USACE needed to ensure timely distribution and sharing of geophysical and GIS datasets throughout the lifecycle of Engineering Evaluation/Cost Analysis (EE/CA) projects and Removal Actions.
Geosoft Solution:
For this project, a centralized Geosoft DAP Server was implemented by Geosoft at Geosoft's office in Toronto. This server contained all of the files created as part of the geophysical investigation for this particular project, including historical data, supporting data (including GIS data) and project documents. A 'catalog' of these files was created using DAP server tools, and the DAP Server exposed this catalog to the client software (Oasis montaj) over the internet. The user could then choose which files to view and download, without worrying about formats or having to reproject the data. The Geosoft DAP Server enabled the cataloging of data and server management.
Results:
Geosoft DAP Server was found to be beneficial in allowing users to quickly and easily access and review geophysical data that is stored on a remote server. Even large datasets can be accessed used the DAP Server, as this technology dynamically streams only the relevant data in the viewing window to the client. The client software is easy to install, and straightforward to learn and use.
On the whole, it was determined that Geosoft DAP Server technology could have a major role in filling the information exchange needs of USACE, contractors, and other stakeholders.
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