Utility Pole Mapping for Network Element Site Selection
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is no existing solution to obtain pole data to determine the location and number of utility poles on a map, making it difficult for network designers to identify suitable sites for installing network elements in mobile telecommunications networks.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for obtaining pole data with latitude and longitude values from multiple sources, storing this data in a central database, and presenting it on a graphical user interface to facilitate the selection of suitable poles for network element installation, using geographic boundaries to identify candidate poles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If pole data is obtained from multiple sources and stored in a central database, then the completeness and accuracy of pole location information is improved, but the system complexity and data integration difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides pole data management into separate functional modules: data collection from multiple sources, data validation and cleaning, database storage, and map presentation. Each module handles specific tasks independently, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining data accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
A central pole database serves as an intermediary layer between multiple data sources and the map presentation system. This mediator standardizes and consolidates data from diverse sources (utility companies, GPS surveys, public records) before presenting it on maps, simplifying the integration process.
2Ease of operation
If a central pole database is created to store pole data from multiple sources, then the availability and accessibility of pole information is improved, but the time and resources required for data collection and processing increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary data collection, validation, and consolidation into a central database before the actual pole selection process. This advance preparation makes subsequent pole information retrieval and map presentation immediate and efficient.
Solution Approach 2:
The system merges multiple data collection activities (utility company data, GPS surveys, public records) into a single centralized database operation. This consolidation eliminates redundant data collection efforts and provides unified access to all pole information.
3Ease of operation
If pole data is presented on a map with geographic boundaries, then the ease of identifying candidate poles is improved, but the computational requirements and processing time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies geographic boundaries to define specific local areas of interest on the map. Instead of processing entire database contents, it focuses computational resources on evaluating poles within designated geographic regions, reducing overall processing requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The system presents only the subset of pole data that falls within the specified geographic boundaries on the map, rather than displaying or processing all available pole information. This partial presentation reduces computational load while providing sufficient information for pole selection.
Data Source
AI summary
Pole management is described for installation of network elements based on latitude and longitude values. Pole data having latitude and longitude values is obtained from a plurality of sources. The pole data from the plurality of sources is stored in a central pole database. Poles associated with at least a portion of the pole data is presented on a map in a graphical user interface based at least on the latitude and longitude values. A first pole is selected on the map for consideration for installing a network element for providing wireless services. A geographic boundary is presented on the map relative to the first pole, the geographic boundary encompassing candidate poles. A pole is selected from the candidate poles within the geographic boundary to install the network element to provide the wireless services.