improving productivity using fme workbench
DESCRIPTION
Presented by Robert Schultz & Heidi Lee, RCMP E Division The RCMP Geomatics and Mapping Unit recently deployed FME Workbench as part of our geo-spatial data processing and distribution capabilities. FME has provided us with the capability to run many data processing work flows simultaneously using multiple inputs and outputs with varying file and field formats. Using examples of our FME models, we will demonstrate how FME has increased our productivity by streamlining our work flows, improving QA/QC and reducing the amount of time to respond to mapping and data requests. As well, we will discuss the challenges we encountered, highlighting lessons learned. Specific examples will include the production of map data for dispatch centres and mobile data terminals and the mapping of vehicle GPS logs.TRANSCRIPT
Improving Productivity Using FME WorkbenchRobert Schultz Heidi LeeGeomatics Coordinator Geomatics TechnologistRCMP E Division RCMP E Division
April 27, 2012
Improving Productivity Using FME Workbench
Overview RCMP Geomatics
PRIME Map Data Updates
GPS Log Mapping
Wrap Up and Questions
RCMP Geomatics and Mapping
Provide Geo-Spatial Data and Analytical Services Analytical and Administrative Mapping Server Application Development Advice and Guidance – SME Maintenance of Province Wide Base Map Resolving Address Validation Issues Production of Custom Map Data Mapping GPS Logs
Improving Productivity Using FME Workbench
PRIME Map Data Updates
GPS Log Mapping
PRIME Map Data Updates
PRIME Police Records Information Management Environment
Dispatch and Record Management
PRIME Map Data Updates
PRIME Map Data Updates
PRIME Map Data Updates
PRIME Map Data Updates
PRIME Map Data Updates
GPS Log Mapping
Police Cars Equipped with GPS Receivers Facilitates Dispatch Better Geographic Distribution
Location History is Logged
GPS Log Mapping
GPS Log Mapping
Size of GPS Logs
Typical log has 5 – 15 thousand records
Log for one server for an entire day can exceed 400,000 records
GPS Log Mapping
GPS Log Mapping
Variable Field Formats As hardware was upgraded, the GPS Time field
format began to change
Field values went from 5 to 6 characters 5 Characters = Seconds from UTC 6 Character = HHMMSS
GPS Log Mapping
The addition of decimals complicated things Seconds
12345 5 characters 12345. 6 characters
HHMMSS 123456 6 characters 123456. 7 characters 123456.000 10 characters
Resulted in using TWO TestFilter transformers
GPS Log Mapping
Improving Productivity Using FME Workbench
Simplified Data Processing
Handles Variable Field Formats
Handles Large Files
Allows Timely Turnaround
