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Role of GIS as a decision support system in power transmission

Benefits of the Integrated Desk Top Transmission Line Management Support System
The explicit benefits associated with an scaleable architecture described above are a point in question as far as any utility sector is concerned. The architecture aptly mixes the best of available "Commercial Off The Shelf" software in addressing the core requirements of a typical Transmission line maintenance & operations scenario.

The framework reduces the need for long term development of solution in one single vendor application, rather it extends as a "plug-in" kind of environment wherein additional features can be incorporated as and when the need arises.

Further advantage offered in the framework is the evolution of the desktop GIS environment ArcView into the latest ArcGIS architecture, which is open for customization in industry standard language and also extensible for support in both desktop and Internet environment.

Conclusion
Power is an integral part of any country's infrastructure. Today, more than 100,000 MW of installed capacity powers India. The facilitating policy framework, the regulatory mechanism for investment in generation, transmission, distribution and other associated activities have already been put in place by the government. The need of the hour is for efficient management and optimum utilization of installed capacity to meet the demand.

The paper highlighted the salient points of Remote Sensing and GIS technology in addressing the utility sector needs and effectively drew a framework of operation in a typical Transmission Line Utility sector. The utility sector should capitalize on the advancement in the Spatial Technology to envision our government's policy plan of "Power on Tap" by 2012.

Acknowledgement
We thank Mr. B.V.R. Mohan Reddy, Managing Director, InfoTech Enterprises Limited, Mr. Rajeev Lal, Chief Operating Officer, Dr.Nagesh, Division General Manager, who have been a constant source of dynamism and inspiration to all of us. We are also thankful to all our associates who are the players behind the screen.

Reference

• Thomas, Helmer, 2001, "ArcGIS 8 Enabling Energy Delivery Resource Planning (EDRP)", ESRI International User Conference.
• Richard,Vann, 2000,"Populating a GIS of Utility Corridor Assets using an Integrated Airborne Data Acquisition System", ESRI International User Conference.

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