The science behind the use of utility mapping service

 

A utility mapping shows the position of an object and identifies the buried pipes and cables present under the earth’s surface. In this article, we will provide an overview of the uses of mapping and provide a real-life example of utility mapping. Shijay Project has an extensive experience and expertise in utility mapping services. 

Shijay Project offers utility conversion services and helps in efficient designing, resource management distribution management, and database planning. The utility mapping services also help in documenting the vital underground and overhead assets digitally. By reading this you also want to gain knowledge about your land then the best underground utility mapping services in Delhi, India is provided by Shijay Projects India Private Limited.

 

Why are utility maps important?

 

Utility maps are important any time you are breaking ground as they show accurate positions of the buried utilities you will encounter. It also helps to prevent digging into or damaging any utilities that may cause harm to the public or your workforce.

 

         What can go wrong when utility maps are not used?

 

A recent news story tells the account of two men who were injured while working – due to the Utility Survey not being used before the work started. It says that South Lanark Shire Council has been fined after two workers suffered flash burns when they struck an electrical cable while digging a ditch.

 

Anthony Zambonini, 59, suffered burns to his arms and face but was spared even more serious injury by his insulated gloves.

Fellow worker David Leven, 33, was blown off his feet and received eye burns when the strike happened at a site in East Kilbride four years ago.

 

        What are the tools used in utility mapping?

 

GROUND-PENETRATING RADAR 

 

GPR is used for locating all kinds of buried utilities. Equipment is typically made up of two parts, a transmitter, and a receiver. In the case of ground-penetrating radar, the transmitter emits radio waves into the ground. When these waves hit something underground, they reflect off of the object and are collected by the receiver. The receiver’s software translates these signals into an image of the object belowground.

 

ELECTROMAGNETIC PROFILING LOCATORS:

 

EM locators are only used to locate conductive utilities. The equipment’s transmitter emits a specific electromagnetic frequency into the ground. Once this frequency is transmitted through a metallic utility, the receiver begins to identify and trace the asset's location.

RADIOFREQUENCY 

 

RF locators are also used to locate conductive utilities. Like EM equipment, a radio frequency locator uses high frequencies to identify buried assets, and its transmitter and receiver function in the same manner. 

 

There are various tools that we used to detect the things buried underground but the most important of all these tools are these three. 

 

While these techniques are as it is from starting. Nowadays utility locators can use geographic information system (GIS) software to map out assets. And with budding technologies like drone imaging on the rise, the applications for utility locating will only continue to grow. 

 

Understanding the symbols, colors, and codes used to mark out underground utilities is essential for keeping dig sites safe. If we talk about the best underground utility mapping services in Delhi then only one company can do this and that is Shijay Projects India Private Limited