gdems - General Dynamics Itronix

GENERAL DYNAMICS ENTERPRISE MAPPING SOLUTION (GDEMS)
Introduction
G
eneral Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) presents GDEMS, a
Geographic Information System (GIS) hardware and software solution that
simplifies data collection using best of breed hardware components, cuttingedge
collection tools, and standardized Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) data
support. GDEMS operates within an ESRI Enterprise GIS and General Dynamics
provides co-location and hosting to ensure that you have an integrated solution that
does not require expensive software licensing, server hardware, or IT personnel.
Background
GDEMS is a proven technology that evolved from technology developed for the
Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC). JPAC, based in Hawaii and charged
with searching for and identifying remains of fallen U.S. servicemen from past
conflicts, has demanding on-site data collection requirements that require rugged
precise equipment. With real-time
download capabilities that can be sent via
network connections to a centralized
database, GDEMS has revolutionized data
collection for JPAC. For every hour of data
collection, GDEMS takes what used to be
six hours of post-investigative paperwork
and reduces it to one hour. GDEMS saves
time and prevents errors by eliminating the need to enter data manually.
GDEMS has evolved with the needs of our clients to attain real-time geospatial
information that can be downloaded to a centrally located database as an aid to
effective decision-making. GDEMS is a flexible solution tailored to meet the needs
of the military, law enforcement, emergency responders, and environmental
professionals. For example, GDIT’s Department of Defense clients use GDEMS
Mobile to track hazardous waste storage and accumulation, to monitor land
conditions and to inventory and assess natural resources species and habitats.
Commercial clients also use GDEMS Mobile to enhance the use of natural and
cultural resource information for their customers.
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GDEMS Features
GDEMS has three components: GDEMS Mobile, GDEMS Web, and GDEMS
Infrastructure. The first component is the combined GD-Itronix ruggedized mobile
device and GDEMS software. Below is a bulleted list of the features of this mobile
application:
Operates on any device from desktop computers to hardened laptops and smart
phones/PDA.
Allows the check-out and caching of GIS vector data and raster images from an
Enterprise GIS.
Allows field data editing with touch screen digitizing, GPS data collection, GPS
photo collection, or the offset collection of a laser range finder.
Profile tool allows collection of metadata about collector, accuracy and data
attributes without arduous data entry.
Supports database versioning of field edited data for simultaneous users and
allows the implementation of QA/QC steps before full update back into the
enterprise GIS.
Allows field tracking and live web updates (requires radio or wireless
connectivity)
Supports live Unit Tracking
Incorporates GPS photo collection via Bluetooth and wireless, such as PDAs,
Mobile Phones, cameras
Is optimized for large GIS
and Image datasets
Eases metadata
collection via profile
setup.
Collects accurate offsets
via Bluetooth laser range
finder
Supports publishing to
Web Map Services
(WMS), and Google Earth
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The other two components of the mapping solution are the GDEMS Web and
GDEMS Infrastructure that store the GIS database and server hardware
components. If a client already has ArcGIS Server Enterprise Advanced with
ARCSDE, the database already exists as a repository for GDEMS Mobile data.* If the
client does not have these components or the local IT infrastructure or security does
not allow these components, then the client can use remote servers to check-out and
update GDEMS Mobile caches. GDIT hosts these servers and clients can check in or
out data and view, report and query the data via GDEMS Web.
*The client may need to acquire additional licensing to use the Mobile ADF if the client is not using GDEMS
Infrastructure hosting.
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Field Data Collection
GDEMS Mobile operates on any device from desktop computers to hardened
laptops and smart phones/PDA. Using Satellite, Wi-Fi, Gobi, CDMA or GSM
connectivity, users check-out and cache GIS vector data, raster images, documents,
and photos from your Enterprise GIS or GDEMS Infrastructure.
Integrated Collection Instruments
Field data editing can be accomplished with touch screen digitizing, GPS data
collection, GPS photo collection, or offset collection of a laser range finder. Our
software architecture allows many other devices, both wireless and remote, to be
easily integrated into GDEMS.
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Integrated Hardware
When integrated with GDEMS, the TruPulse® 360B LASER Range Finder provides
accurate direction and GPS location to GDEMS. The Ricoh® 500SE provides
another element of the streamlined process when integrated with GDEMS, by
providing real-time quality images that are downloadable to a centralized database.
From the flood waters of New Orleans to the jungles of Vietnam, GDEMS has
seamlessly operated with off-the-shelf hardware and has dramatically reduced
time-consuming manual data collection and provided real-time access to decision
makers.
Customized Application Development
GDEMS is a fully customized Visual Basic .NET application that is based on ESRI
and Microsoft .NET framework components. Although GDEMS provides full
featured field mapping out of the box, General Dynamics can customize GDEMS to
meet client requirements such as:
Checking out and
editing third party
enterprise databases
Integrating
proprietary client
decision models
Integrating real-time
video feeds and
processing for geo
tagging
Replaying of historical
information from data
warehouses through
GDEMS Mobile in a
timeline view.
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GDEMS is operated on
General Dynamics Itronics’
mobile and ruggedized
hardware
Cost-saving Applications
GDEMS will reduce field crew man-hours and decrease training time for field crew
members that are unfamiliar with the GDEMS hardware and database schemas.
GDEMS automatically enforces Desktop GIS and enterprise database rules,
ensuring that field personnel have the power and the permission to edit and create
only data to which they have been given access. With GDEMS Infrastructure
hosting, your analysts will be able to edit and produce mobile and web services
remotely, ensuring that field crews and editing teams are using the correct data sets.
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GDEMS Solutions
Department of Defense
Environmental Analysis and Investigations
Natural and Cultural Resource Surveys, Monitoring, and Analysis
Range Management
Intelligence Collection
Battle Damage Assessment (BDA)
Law Enforcement
Tracking and dispatch
Forensic data collection and
management
Department of Homeland Security
Open Source Information (OSI)
integration
Integration with photo, video and
ground sensor data
Green Initiatives
Solar Energy Siting Analysis
Integration with Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Construction
Materials and supply management
Site evaluation and information
GDEMS Customers
DoD Joint Services
Department of the Army
Department of the Navy
Commercial Data Collection firms
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POINTS OF CONTACT:
DAVE ZUBAK
PROGRAM DIRECTOR, GIS/IT
Email:
David.Zubak@gdit.com
Direct: (619) 881-2740
Cell: (619) 922-9441
BEN COLANDREO
SENIOR MANAGER,
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Email:
Biagio.Colandreo@gdit.com
Direct: (619) 881-8844
Cell: (949) 378-5436
TERI SHIRNIA
SENIOR DIRECTOR,
ENVIRONMENTAL & RANGE
MANAGEMENT
Email:
Teri.Shirnia@gdit.com
Direct: (619) 881-8848
Cell: (619) 929-4721
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