White Papers
Natural Hazard Database Application - A Tool for Pipeline Decision Makers
Category: Data Management
Tags: information sharing, information management, database, management
Overview This paper describes how the database provides TMPL employees across British Columbia and Alberta access to the current results of the hazard assessment plus supporting information such as multi-temporal images and internal and 3rd party reports about the pipeline. The purpose of the database and the unique architecture and functionality that accommodates ongoing monitoring and inspections of slopes and stream crossings is provided. Database security, access, and information sharing unique to TMPL are also described. Benefits and costs of the application plus technical and business challenges overcome by TMPL, BGC, and GroundControl are discussed. Recommendations from TMPL and GroundControl for similar information management initiatives are provided and future work is described.
- Publisher
- ASME International
- File Format
- Date Published
- Oct 22, 2008
- Format
- White Papers
- Topics
- Database Applications, Database Management
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