Feature Code Library and Comm MDSFrom data dictionary to database

Dennis Jones38EIG GIO Comm TeamTinker AFB, OK dennis.jones@tinker.af.mil405 734-6110DSN 884-6110

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Source Selection Information -- See FAR 2.101 and 3.104.

Summary of Briefing

• Key Terms• Spiral 1 – The Feature Code Library & the Basic Comm Path• Comm Path Features

– Commpath– Comm Manholes, Handholes, & Pullboxes– Comm Pedestals– Comm Direct Buried Splices– Comm Vault

• Current CSIRs and the Data Dictionary• The migration to GeoCSIRs• Spiral II and Beyond• 38 EIG/GIO’s Website• Questions

Key Terms

• CIPS: C4ISR Infrastructure Planning System• CIP: Common Installation Picture• CSIRs: Communications Systems Installation Records• GeoCSIR: Geo-referenced CSIR • GeoBase Communications Module - GCM

– GeoCSIRs module for CIPS• GCMDS: GeoBase Communications Mission Data Set

– Three parts: Basic CommPath, Cable, Equipment

Use of the Feature Code Library or Data Dictionary files in GPS field instruments provides a method for uniformity in data collected from base to base.

FCL and GPS Work

The Data Dictionary allows for easy population of all field data

required to populate the GCMDS and GeoCSIRs.

A set of attributes for a given entity that is used in a GPS data collector in the form of pick list.

•Feature Code and Attribute Library - Trimble 5700 (Geomatics Office)•Data Dictionary - Trimble GeoXT and ProXRS (Pathfinder Office)•Use the dictionary to simplify the data gathering task.

a. Create the dictionary with feature attributes in a pick list.b. Default any attribute that may be dominate.c. Create the dictionary to require any mandatory data that must be gathered.

Feature Code Library = Data Dictionary

Spiral l The Feature Code Library &

the Basic Comm Path

• Based on upcoming FOA (38EIG/GIO) revision to the SDS/FIE• Download from 38th’s GIO website –• https://cipsaf.tinker.af.mil/38eigGIO/Comm%20Path.htm• Point and line features.• Commpath has basic information about the communications

path features. • Primary use will be for digging permits.• No conduit or cable information.

Spiral 1 The Feature Code Library &

the Basic Comm Path (cont)

• Map Source (mapsrc_d); where did the information come from. – GPS = data shown has been collected with a GPS unit– CSIR = data was collected from CSIRs – As-Builts = data was collected from as built drawings

• Map Accuracy (mapacu); how accurate is the data. This field will allow a buffer to be established around the commpath feature. This is a confidence factor that the comm feature is located within this buffer. Default in data dictionary is 1. – 1 = GPS data with sub-meter unit. A one meter buffer will be

established on each side of the comm feature.– 25 = CSIR or other data. A 25 meter buffer will be

established on each side of the comm feature.

Spiral 1 The Feature Code Library &

the Basic Comm Path (cont)

CommPath Features

Direct Bury

Commpath (cohstpth)

• The type of container or path that communications cables traverse between locations.

• A line feature.• Commpath has basic information about the trench. What type of

trench, depth, date and type of installation (trench, plow, bore, etc).• Primary use will be for digging permits.• No conduit or cable information.• 8 discriminators (path type) for commpath are:

– Direct Bury– Duct– Ductbank– Stub-out– Riser– Cable Trough– Cable Bridge– Aerial (polelines or between buildings)

• Mandatory fields for GPS work are path type, map source and map accuracy.

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Comm Path - COHSTPTH

Ductbank

Duct

Manhole

Vault

Pedestal

Riser

Aerial

Direct BurySplice

Stub-out

Direct Bury

Direct BuryDuct

Direct Bury

Direct Bury

Direct Bury

Duct

Comm Manhole (coestmhl)

• Buried communications enclosure• A point feature.• Comm manhole has basic information about the enclosure.

What type of enclosure, depth, size, etc.• Primary use will be for digging permits.• No conduit or cable information.• Mandatory fields for GPS work are name, manhole status,

map source and map accuracy.

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Ductbank

Duct

Manhole

Vault

Pedestal

Riser

Aerial

Direct BurySplice

Stub-out

Comm Manhole - Coestmhl

Comm Pedestal –(coestped)

• Above ground communications enclosure used for termination and splicing.

• A point feature.• Comm pedestal has basic information about the enclosure.

What type of enclosure, date of installation, name, status, etc.• Primary use will be for digging permits.• No conduit or cable information.• Mandatory fields for GPS work are name, pedestal status, map

source and map accuracy.

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Comm Pedestal - COESTPED

Ductbank

Duct

Manhole

Vault

Riser

Aerial

Direct BurySplice

Stub-out

Direct Bury

Direct Bury

Pedestal

Pedestal

Pedestal

Pedestal

Pedestal

Pedestal

Comm Direct Bury Splice –(coestdbs)

• Below ground communications enclosure used for splicing and capping ends of cables.

• A point feature.• Comm DBS has basic information about the enclosure. What

type of enclosure, date of installation, etc.• Primary use will be for digging permits.• No conduit or cable information.• Mandatory fields for GPS work are map source and map

accuracy.

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Comm Direct Bury Splice - COESTDBS

Ductbank

Duct

Manhole

Vault

Pedestal

Riser

Aerial

Direct BurySplice

Stub-out

Direct Bury

Direct Bury

Comm Vault – (coestvlt)

• Below ground communications enclosure used for splicing and terminating ends of cables. This type of enclosure is different from a manhole due to the vault being under a building with entrance from inside the building.

• A point feature – Note if it has an outside manhole cover.• Comm vault has basic information about the enclosure. What

type of enclosure, date of installation, etc.• Primary use will be for digging permits.• No conduit or cable information.• Mandatory fields for GPS work are map source and map

accuracy.

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COESTVLT

COESTPED

COESTDBS

COHS

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CO HSTPTH

DI RECTBURY

COHSTPTHSTUB- OUT

C OHS TPTH

DUCT

COH STPTH

DUCTBANK

COHSTPTHDIRECT BURY

LEGEND

cohstcpn - COMMPATH NODE

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COHSTPTH

DUCT

COH STPTHDIRECT BURY

COHSTPTHDUCT

COESTPED

COESTPED

COESTPED

COESTPED

Comm Vault – COESTVLT

COESTMHL

CommPath Features

Direct Bury

GPS Techniques

Commpath – Line feature– Start and End vertices and any locations that trench

deviates more than 18” (approx).– Each vertex should be occupied by one interval (15 second

data collection for each interval), then paused to move to next vertex.

This allows minimum cleanup work back in office.

Comm Manhole, Pedestal, Direct Bury Splice & Vault – Point features– Taken over center of manhole cover, pedestal or splice– Each point should be occupied for 15-30 seconds– Minimize movement while GPSing

CSIRs

• Communication System Installation Records - CSIRs.• CAD drawings in MicroStation format.• No coordinate system – Not spatially correct or projected.• Keysheet (CIP) is not regularly updated; most are out of date.• Average of 200 drawings per base.• All conduit and cable information stored in graphics – no smart

drawings or relational databases.• Base updates, then sends redline paper copies to 38 EIG.• Will require tone location to fully validate existing location.• Not compatible with CIPS, GeoBase and other database

oriented platforms.

COHSTPTHDUCTBANK

COHSTPTHDUCTBANK

COESTMHL

COESTPED

COESTPED

COESTMHL

COHSTPTHDIRECT BURY

COHSTPTHDUCT

COHSTPTHSTUB-OUT

COESTDBS

Current CSIRS

GeoCSIRs

• CSIRs that are migrated to a GIS web based platform.• Oracle and SDE based enabled thru the local web portal.• Spatially correct and projected.• CIP is maintained and shared by local GIO.• Will require updates and tone location to fully validate existing

location of point of line features.• Compatible with CIPS, GeoBase and other database oriented

platforms. • On demand comm maps served thru local GeoBase portal. No

drawing inventory to maintain.• GCMDS ownership and maintenance responsibilities at base

SC shop.• Base updates, then replicates data to 38 EIG to maintain GCM &

CIPS data.

COHSTPTHDUCTBANKCOHSTPTH

DUCTBANK

COESTMHL

COESTPEDCOESTMHL

COHSTPTHDIRECT BURY

COHSTPTHDUCT

COHSTPTHSTUB-OUT

COESTDBS

The Future - GeoCSIRS

Spiral II and Beyond

• GeoCSIR Editor Tools – in beta testing now at Patrick and Tinker AFB. Keesler AFB one of first beta testers.– Editor allows:

• Input and editing of duct data (conduit type, amount, pull ropes, etc.)

• Input and editing of sheath data (cable type, counts, splice information, etc.)

• Input and editing of manhole data (duct configurations, pulling eye, ladder, etc.)

• Completion of the GCMDS. This will move data from only a digging permit tool to a complete management tool.

• Later GeoCSIR Editor Tools – Allows interface to all inside and outside plant records and

data.– Analyzing tools are web-enabled using GeoBase and CIPS

portals.

Website:https://cipsaf.tinker.af.mil/38eigGIO/Comm%20Path.htmEmail38eig.GIO@tinker.af.mil