Tuesday, March 9. 2010

Parcel Data Can make all the difference

Have you ever thought about having this at your
fingertips along with your distribution system map incorporated?  Time
was, everyone knew everybody and who owned what.  Subdivided or leased
property, along with a younger workforce, may lead to questions of
ownership of property.  Is the person giving permission for the
installation of facilities the owner, or is it just someone who has the
placed leased or rented?  Having parcel data incorporated with your
system can give you a multitude of options that can lead to cost
savings and possibly avoid legal ramifications.
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Teodora
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Monday, March 8. 2010

OGI has Showcased its GIS mapping services at TAAD - Thanks for stopping by

Thanks for Stopping By!

On February 21-22, OGIgov
exhibited its GIS data mapping and services to hundreds of County
Appraisal professionals at the Fort Worth Renaissance Worthington Hotel
in Fort Worth, Texas. Our team was excited at the response to the
demonstration of our products and answered many questions regarding GIS mapping and how we could help local CAD's with their specific needs. OGIgov has numerous online county maps to explore, all built
for County Appraisal Districts. Visit www.ogigov.com to see these maps in action. For more information call 361-904-0071 and ask for Chad Feerick. Thanks again for stopping by our booth at the TAAD 2010 Annual Conference.


Is your County Compliant with Rule 9.3002?
OGIgov can help.
The OGIgov team of GIS specialists can help you become compliant with the
Comptroller’s 9.3002 rule. The Local Government Team is available to
assist county governments to make the right GIS decisions. OGI provides
a complete GIS solution ranging from data creation all the way to
employee training. With a strong emphasis on data quality and practical
training, the Local Government Team can create new data or enhance your
existing GIS data.


County GIS work completed or in progressOGI’s Local Government work includes but is not limited to:



  • Creating your county’s GIS

  • Updating your GIS to incorporate any new subdivisions or property transfers

  • Raster to Vector conversion

  • Data conversion

  • Georectification – alignment to aerial imagery

  • Online hosting of county map

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Teodora
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Friday, March 5. 2010

Lidar and Vegetation Management


In 2003 around 50 million people in North America and Canada were
without power when a tree fell on a transmission line knocking out several
circuits. In order to prevent another
massive blackout the National Electric Reliability Council (NERC) established
standards (FAC-003-01) in order to prevent future cascading blackouts. According to NERC their goal is to, “have not
one, but consecutive quarters with no vegetation management violations and
vegetation-related transmission outages.” The number of outages caused from grow-ins was reduced from 11 to 5 in
the third quarter from 2007 to 2008, and overall there was a reduction from 16
outages to 11 outages from grow-ins. One
active method that the electric industry is using to patrol their lines is
Lidar (Light Detection and Ranging). By
using an airborne Lidar system electric utilities can monitor their lines for
potentially dangerous vegetation and ensure their compliance with NERC’s
FAC-003-01. Lidar uses a laser to gather
data points that can be processed using computer programs. The data points are labeled by software using
algorithms. Electric Utilities can view
the data to find any potential threats to their assets. Since trees and other vegetation will
continue to grow and encroach upon power line right of ways power companies
must have a vegetation management system in place.

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Teodora
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Friday, February 26. 2010

Parcel Data - Nationwide Parcel Data


Parcel data lies at the core of many applications and analysis. Parcel data allows property characteristics to be mapped and analyzed across an area of interest. OGI's parcel data displays a wealth of information that is associated with properties including valuations, ownership, service areas, environmental factors, and more. Parcel data also enables sophisticated spatial analysis such as proximity, overlay and buffer zone operations. Numerous industries use parcel data in their daily operations, and many are realizing new ways to enhance their capabilities, provide additional services and reduce operating costs.

Both public and private industries find that incorporating parcel data into their daily operations and processes result in enhanced capabilities, additional services and reduced operating costs.

Some of the industries that have found parcel data to be an invaluable resource in their daily operations are as follows:

Financial Services
  > Loan Processing
  > Tax Assignment and Determination
Insurance
  > Underwriting and Claims Management
  > Flood Certification
  > Risk Assessment
Retail, Restaurant and Real Estate
  > Property Information
  > Service Territories
  > Online Mapping Using Aerial Imagery
Utilities/Telecommunications
  > Asset Management
  > Right-of-Way Identification
  > Call-Before-You-Dig Applications and Automated Meter Reading Systems
Government
  > Law Enforcement
  > Homeland Security



Visit OGI's parcel data coverage to see the parcel data available. To get more information about this data contact Canton Hall at 361-904-0071 or by e-Mail.







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Teodora
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Thursday, February 25. 2010

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Teodora
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Using GPS Points With Elevation Data

Combining global positioning systems and elevation data is a powerful tool that can be utilized for power line engineering. One task that engineers face when designing power lines is to accurately model real world conditions. Real world conditions must be modeled accurately so engineers can calculate pole loading and ensure system integrity. ogiGRID utilizes state of the art GPS systems that have decimeter accuracy. This data is then combined with elevation data to create real world conditions. Knowing the actual locations of poles with real elevation data allows designers to check conductor clearances. When combined together, GPS and elevation data give engineers an accurate model of real world conditions that they can use to confidently design their power lines from.
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Teodora
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OGI Services Showcased at NAPE

OGI had two great days as a Premier Sponsor at the 2010 NAPE in Houston. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth to see the products and services we are offering. Here is a glimpse of OGI's most popular services: FastMap and LAVA 2.0.

OGI has available surface ownership (parcel data), drilling units, survey/abstract and other GIS layers all in one easy to use web application, FastMap. OGI FastMap is a stand alone, web based mapping application, available by monthly or yearly subscription. The map subscription provides access to ownership parcel data attributed with tax roll data and survey/abstract layers, plus statewide traffic counts, digital elevation models (DEM) and flood plain data. Assess flood plains, traffic volume and topography integrated with:Online Oil & Gas Lease Map



  • Drilling Unit Boundaries

  • Digital Elevation Models

  • Traffic Counts

  • Flood Plain Data

  • Wells & Pipelines

  • Abstracts/Surveys

  • Surface Ownership Parcel Data

  • City Limits

  • Water Bodies

  • Parks

  • Wildlife Refuges

  • Aerial Imagery

  • Gulf of Mexico Offshore Data

  • Roads and Railways



Try Before You Subscribe!
OGI FastMap - Access Pass  OGI is offering an Access Pass to this compilation of GIS layers which allows you to use the Map for 6 hours for only $9.95.




LAVA 2.0 provides seamless research and document retrieval for the landman. The strategic components of LAVA 2.0 enable you and your team to utilize a custom GIS map, search courthouse records, and store data, images and contact information all online. This online land management database includes a custom base map (OGI FastMap) that comes loaded with GIS data including parcel ownership, well data & LAVA 2.0 Lease/Lead Management pipeline data, abstracts & surveys, aerial imagery, roads & railways, and more. With online Courthouse Record integration, users can access courthouse indices and images from anywhere online. This package offers the landman tools that provide a competitive edge in the play.

The most data-rich online land package available.



  • County Courthouse Records

  • DPU/HBP Layer

  • Lease/Lead Management

  • OGI FastMap

  • Parcel Data/Tax Roll Search

  • Secure Administration

  • Time & Expense Tracking

  • No Software to Install

  • Nationwide Parcel Data

  • Over 2,000 Counties



For more information contact Canton Hall at 361-904-0071 or by e-Mail.

Posted by
Jeff Chilcoat
in OGI Out & About at 13:48

Thursday, February 18. 2010

Is Your County Compliant? OGI has the Answer.

Is your County Compliant with Rule 9.3002?
Let OGIgov help. OGIgov
team of GIS specialists can help you become compliant with the
Comptroller’s 9.3002 rule. The Local Government Team is available to
assist county governments to make the right GIS decisions. OGI provides
a complete GIS solution ranging from data creation all the way to
employee training. With a strong emphasis on data quality and practical
training, the Local Government Team can create new data or enhance your
existing GIS data.


County GIS work completed or in progressOGI’s Local Government work includes but is not limited to:



  • Creating your county’s GIS

  • Updating your GIS to incorporate any new subdivisions or property transfers

  • Raster to Vector conversion

  • Data conversion

  • Georectification – alignment to aerial imagery

  • Online hosting of county map

TAAD 2010 Annual ConferenceTake Us For a Test Drive

On February 21-22, OGIgov will
be exhibiting its GIS data mapping and services to hundreds of County
Appraisal professionals at the Fort Worth Renaissance Worthington Hotel
in Fort Worth, Texas. Our team will be available to demonstrate our
products and to answer any questions you may have regarding GIS mapping and local government needs. OGIgov has numerous online county maps to explore, all built
for County Appraisal Districts. Stop by and see what's new at OGIgov
and register to win a hand-held GPS unit; all it takes is a business
card. For more information call 361-904-0071 and ask for Chad Feerick. See you at the TAAD Conference!
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Teodora
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NAPE Expo 2010 - A Great Success!

After two days of greeting and meeting thousands of people and demonstrating the GIS products, services and data that OGI offers, I can honestly say that NAPE was a great success for OGI. The response to our GIS maps and GIS data was very positive.  Most people were amazed at the capabilities of our online GIS mapping system, OGI FastMap, and were equally impressed at the amount of surface ownership data we have.  OGI now offers nationwide parcel data and in Texas has over 130 counties with parcel coverage and fully attributed with tax rolls.  We also have 110 counties with courthouse records online.  Yes, we are doing things with parcel data that no one else is doing, compiling mass quantities of parcels, parcel data, and courthouse records and making it all available to purchase and or putting it on a custom online, browser-based map.


We were asked many times, "did we have seismic data or some other data on our maps." My answer every time was that if we didn't have it and you need it on a map, we could get it or you could supply it and we could then put it on a custom map online for you. Our data-rich OGI FastMap Loaded Plus contains an amazing amount of data including surface ownership, wells & pipeline, roads, railways, flood plains, abstracts and surveys, city limits, water bodies, parks, wildlife refuges, .5m aerial imagery, gulf of Mexico offshore data, drilling units boundaries, digital elevation models and traffic counts. The best response we received from visitors to our booth was regarding the price. Everyone was surprised at how affordable our online map subscriptions are. Just $49.99 for FastMap Loaded and $149.99 for FastMap Loaded Plus.  I could see "the wheels turning" on how much money they could save with such a powerful and easy-to-use online map.  Welcome to the OGI era of GIS mapping and GIS data.


For more information contact Canton Hall at 361-904-0071 or by email.

Posted by
Jeff Chilcoat
in GIS for Oil & Gas at 09:05

Tuesday, February 16. 2010

OGIGRID to conduct training in Hawaii

ogiGRID is constantly expanding its footprint into all areas of
technical assistance for utilities.  ogiGRID has been welcomed to the
Aloha State of Hawaii to train electric utility personnel in the use
and functions of pole design software.  ogiGRID offers specific
training on the newest cutting edge software that implements finite
analysis of utility structures.  No cookie cutter, one size fits all
training here.  We listen to the client and train personnel in
accordance to the specific needs of the utility.
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Teodora
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Tuesday, February 9. 2010

ogiGRID offers infrared thermal imaging services


When it comes to power distribution, there’s a lot that
can’t be seen with the naked eye. Infrared
thermal imaging is a great tool that can be used to help reduce the costs of
maintenance on equipment. Corrosion,
overloading, and arcing can create excess heat and stress to your equipment and
cause it to exceed its safe operating temperature. Infrared thermal imaging allows you to see
the problem and address it before an outage occurs. ogiGRID offers infrared thermal imaging
services to meet your needs.



When was the last time you took a deeper look at your
equipment?


Most failure points that cause outages come from faulty
connections. Preventive maintenance will
save you money compared to reactive maintenance. Infrared thermal imaging can help you
identify a bad connection on critical equipment. A faulty switch at a substation can lead to
an entire circuit going down affecting a multitude of customers and increasing
your system average interruption duration.

Posted by
Teodora
in ogiGRID at 11:03

Thursday, February 4. 2010

ogiGRID - System Inventory Services for Electric Utilities

ogiGRID provides an array of support services to the electric utilities as well as other industries across the country.  We provide all levels of support services from the planning stage through completion (including training). We utilize experienced personnel coupled with cutting edge technology to best support our clients.  One of the services we offer is System Inventory.  System inventories will enhance a company's awareness of their facilities in the field, what other companies are using your facilities, and cut response times during outages.  All of these lead to advantages in safety, financial, and system reliability.
Posted by
Teodora
at 08:58

OGI Launches ogiGRID - Your Grid Online. Develop.Design.Deliver for Less.

ogiGRID. One Stop Shop


for electric utilities and telecommunication design needs.


ogiGRID
is your first choice for accurate and affordable solutions your
organization needs. Using highly experienced staff and cutting edge
technology, ogiGRID will Develop, Design, and Deliver the plans to make
your system improvement needs a reality.


ogiGRID can take your projects and give you a turn key product to be handed to
your construction crews. Our experienced team is familiar with many
types of design software and can adapt to all others. All governmental
permitting needs can be processed and delivered.



ogiGRID Technologies & Services for Utilities and Telecommunications



  • Pole line design and staking

  • Telecommunications design

  • Thermal imaging

  • System inventory and identification

  • Structural analysis

  • Foreign contact audits

  • Easement research and acquisition

  • Storm assistance



OGI. A Leader in GIS Technology launches ogiGRID.
OGI
(oginfo.com, LLC), a full service geographic information system (GIS)
software developer and consulting firm is proud to announce the
formation of their newest division, ogiGRID. OGI is located in Corpus Christi, Texas and has been providing
comprehensive mapping services to land, oil & gas professionals
since 1996. We are the leading provider of quality data rich digital
maps and a multitude of other GIS services. OGI has the technical
proficiency and experience to provide economical GIS solutions to a
variety of industries and government entities.
Posted by
Teodora
in ogiGRID at 08:34

Wednesday, February 3. 2010

Gonzales County Appraisal District GIS Project Completed

OGIGov is announces the completion of the Gonzales County Appraisal District GIS project. Gonzales CAD now has full GIS with 93% of the 2009 tax roll mapped. Included in the GIS is detailed information on surface ownership data, road data, hydrology data as well as voter, school and 911 precinct data. We have also prepared an online FastMap for the county so that they will have the ability to access and work with their data anywhere they have internet access. OGIGov was able to deliver this project to the county within the week of being awarded the contract.

For more information on this project contact Tom Schofield at 361-904-0071
Posted by
Jeff Chilcoat
at 16:45

Tuesday, January 26. 2010

NAPE Expo 2010

On February 11-12, OGInfo.com, LLC (OGI) will be exhibiting it's GIS data mapping and services to thousands of oil & gas professionals at Houston's George R. Brown Convention Center. We will be at booth 2405, just inside the front entrance. Once again OGI is proud to be only one of a few Premier Sponsors at this event.

OGI specializes in custom online GIS mapping applications, GIS data sales and multitude of other GIS services and consulting. Our team will be available for demonstrations of our products and to answer any questions you may have regarding GIS, mapping, parcel data and even oil & gas reporting. OGI has available online, county courthouse records search for over 54 million courthouse records across 102 Texas counties. We also now offer nationwide parcel data. If you need surface ownership information, we have you covered. We have GIS parcel data and GIS mapping tools to help your company find what it's looking for and stay a step ahead of your competition

We look forward to seeing everyone again at NAPE. Stop by and see what's new at OGI and register to win a hand held GPS unit and 30 days of free oil & gas reports. All it takes is a business card.

For more information call 361-904-0071 and ask for Canton Hall. See you at NAPE!
Posted by
Jeff Chilcoat
at 16:29
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