Wisconsin Height Modernization Program Scope, Status, and Future Diane Arendt Wisconsin Department of Transportation Height Modernization Partner Meeting 19 August 2011

Wisconsin Height Modernization Program2 The program is comprised of two networks… Passive network of GPS stations and bench marks that are surveyed by geographic regions (i.e. Phases) Passive network of GPS stations and bench marks that are surveyed by geographic regions (i.e. Phases) Provides us the initial framework of latitude, longitude, and elevationProvides us the initial framework of latitude, longitude, and elevation Active network of Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS) that is developed by geographic regions (i.e. Zones) Active network of Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS) that is developed by geographic regions (i.e. Zones) Provides the cost effective tool to derive high accurate real- time (within seconds) latitude, longitude, and elevationProvides the cost effective tool to derive high accurate real- time (within seconds) latitude, longitude, and elevation

19 August 2011Wisconsin Height Modernization Program3 Passive Network Layout Station – Latitude, Longitude & GPS Elevation Station – Latitude, Longitude & Leveled Elevation Bench Mark – Leveled Elevation Scale 4 miles

19 August 2011Wisconsin Height Modernization Program4 Status of Passive Network (Phases)

19 August 2011Wisconsin Height Modernization Program5 Status of Passive Network (Phases) Phases 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6A: Fully completed; project data available on NGS Web Phases 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6A: Fully completed; project data available on NGS Web Phases 6B, 7A-W, 7A-E, 7B, and 8A (Leveling and GPS Observations): Contract issued to complete processing, analyzing, and adjusting data with publication expected in late 2011 Phases 6B, 7A-W, 7A-E, 7B, and 8A (Leveling and GPS Observations): Contract issued to complete processing, analyzing, and adjusting data with publication expected in late 2011 Phase 7C: Monuments constructed and field observations for leveling and GPS surveys planned for 2012 Phase 7C: Monuments constructed and field observations for leveling and GPS surveys planned for 2012 Phase 8B: Reconnaissance of existing bench marks completed; and nearly 100 monuments constructed with remaining monuments to be constructed in fall 2011 or spring 2012 Phase 8B: Reconnaissance of existing bench marks completed; and nearly 100 monuments constructed with remaining monuments to be constructed in fall 2011 or spring 2012 Remainder of Phase 8: Reconnaissance of existing bench marks complete Remainder of Phase 8: Reconnaissance of existing bench marks complete

19 August 2011Wisconsin Height Modernization Program6 Passive Network Marks Survey CapTop of Monument

19 August 2011Wisconsin Height Modernization Program7 Passive Network Marks GPS Stations Orange 4”x4” Plastic Guard Posts Latitude, Longitude, and Elevation Bench Marks White “T” Plastic Witness Posts Elevation

19 August 2011Wisconsin Height Modernization Program8 Wisconsin Continuously Operating Reference Stations (WISCORS) Provides the user the ability to perform 2 cm real-time positioning (horizontal and vertical) when using the passive network Provides the user the ability to perform 2 cm real-time positioning (horizontal and vertical) when using the passive network Continuous Operating Reference Stations (CORS) are established at approximate 50 km (~31 mi) spacing Continuous Operating Reference Stations (CORS) are established at approximate 50 km (~31 mi) spacing Site conditions dictated if concrete pillar or building mount monument was used Site conditions dictated if concrete pillar or building mount monument was used CORS sites include public educational buildings, county facilities, municipal facilities, and a park CORS sites include public educational buildings, county facilities, municipal facilities, and a park System utilizes Trimble GPS hardware (NetR5) and software System utilizes Trimble GPS hardware (NetR5) and software System operational in July 2008 System operational in July 2008 As of 11 August 2011, there are just over 900 active users since WISCORS became operational As of 11 August 2011, there are just over 900 active users since WISCORS became operational

19 August 2011Wisconsin Height Modernization Program9 WISCORS Business Application Entities Business Application No. of Entities Agriculture (Farmers)42 Agriculture (Other)25 Engineering/Surveying190 Construction30 Education10 Counties18 Municipalities37 State Agencies2 Federal Agencies11 Other34

Status of Active Network: WISCORS 19 August 2011Wisconsin Height Modernization Program10 Red Triangles: Operating CORS Black Diamonds: CORS to be Operational by winter 2011/12 Blue Dots: Zone 4 CORS currently under construction with remaining to be built in spring/summer 2012 Green Wheels: Zone 5 CORS to be built in spring/summer 2012 Red Crosses: Possible border State CORS

19 August 2011Wisconsin Height Modernization Program11 Status of WISCORS Within Wisconsin: Forty-four (44) CORS Sites (Zones 1, 2, and 3) in Eastern Portion of Wisconsin are operational Forty-four (44) CORS Sites (Zones 1, 2, and 3) in Eastern Portion of Wisconsin are operational Nine (9) CORS (Zones 3 and 4) are scheduled to be operational by winter 2011/2012 Nine (9) CORS (Zones 3 and 4) are scheduled to be operational by winter 2011/2012 Five (5) CORS (Zone 4) are currently under construction and should be operation by spring/summer 2012 Five (5) CORS (Zone 4) are currently under construction and should be operation by spring/summer 2012 Twenty (20) CORS (Zones 4 and 5) remain and are scheduled to be constructed in fall 2011 and spring/summer 2012 and should be operational by end of 2012 (This would complete the development of 78 CORS within Wisconsin) Twenty (20) CORS (Zones 4 and 5) remain and are scheduled to be constructed in fall 2011 and spring/summer 2012 and should be operational by end of 2012 (This would complete the development of 78 CORS within Wisconsin)

19 August 2011Wisconsin Height Modernization Program12 Status of WISCORS Surrounding States: Process for incorporating CORS in border states Process for incorporating CORS in border states Identify potential cooperating CORSIdentify potential cooperating CORS Contact State representative to initiate discussion of sharing dataContact State representative to initiate discussion of sharing data Review potential CORS and make assessment on useReview potential CORS and make assessment on use Develop Partner agreements with selected sitesDevelop Partner agreements with selected sites Concentration of potential Partner CORS sites will focus near present WISCORS sites that are operationalConcentration of potential Partner CORS sites will focus near present WISCORS sites that are operational Incorporation of other state CORS would not start until all CORS within Wisconsin have been developed Incorporation of other state CORS would not start until all CORS within Wisconsin have been developed

Challenges in the Development of WISCORS Selecting optimal sites for CORS Selecting optimal sites for CORS Obtaining archeological clearance to proposed sites Obtaining archeological clearance to proposed sites Unusual circumstances when constructing CORS Unusual circumstances when constructing CORS Selecting alternative electrical power options for remote sites Selecting alternative electrical power options for remote sites Reviewing internet connection options when services are not available at the proposed Partner sites Reviewing internet connection options when services are not available at the proposed Partner sites Initiate discussions with Partner IT staff about obtaining remote access capabilities Initiate discussions with Partner IT staff about obtaining remote access capabilities Obtaining approvals for Partner agreements Obtaining approvals for Partner agreements Developing and validating CORS coordinates Developing and validating CORS coordinates 19 August Wisconsin Height Modernization Program

19 August 2011Wisconsin Height Modernization Program14 CORS Concrete Pillar Monument GPS Antenna Antenna Cable in Conduit

19 August 2011Wisconsin Height Modernization Program15 CORS Service Enclosure Antenna Cable from Monument Lightning Suppressor Antenna Cable to Receiver Ground Wire

19 August 2011Wisconsin Height Modernization Program16 Electrical (Data) Enclosure Ethernet Connection UPS NetR5 GPS Receiver Antenna Cable Power Supply

WISCORS Test Project 19 August Wisconsin Height Modernization Program

Test Results (GPS Stations – Checks) Control PointNorthingEastingElevation BLACK WOLF W GPS BLACK WOLF W GPS BLACK WOLF W GPS BLACK WOLF W GPS BLACK WOLF W GPS BLACK WOLF W GPS BLACK WOLF W GPS BLACK WOLF W GPS BLACK WOLF W GPS BLACK WOLF W GPS - Averaged BLACK WOLF W GPS - Published Day 1 Difference NEKIMI S GPS NEKIMI S GPS NEKIMI S GPS NEKIMI S GPS NEKIMI S GPS NEKIMI S GPS NEKIMI S GPS NEKIMI S GPS NEKIMI S GPS NEKIMI S GPS NEKIMI S GPS – Averaged NEKIMI S GPS – Published Day 1 Difference Measurements in meters 19 August Wisconsin Height Modernization Program

Test Results (Bench Marks – Checks) Control PointNorthingEastingElevation 3W W W W W92 - Averaged W92 - Published Difference W W W W W94 - Averaged W94 - Published Difference W W W W W95 - Averaged W95 - Published Difference W W W W W96 - Averaged W96 – Published Difference0.011 Measurements in meters 19 August Wisconsin Height Modernization Program

Critical Issues for Program Support overtime for staff and outside contracting through 2012 Support overtime for staff and outside contracting through 2012 Funding of positions in WisDOT (Grant funds expire Sept. 2011) Funding of positions in WisDOT (Grant funds expire Sept. 2011) Future funding to complete development of programs Future funding to complete development of programs Long term maintenance of programs Long term maintenance of programs 19 August 2011Wisconsin Height Modernization Program20

Overtime for Staff/Contract Services Background… Staff has been working OT for years Staff has been working OT for years Limited staff available to handle extensive development and maintenance operations Limited staff available to handle extensive development and maintenance operations Extensive travel between work sites results in longer weeks Extensive travel between work sites results in longer weeksRecommendation… Support OT needs until majority of work is completed by winter 2012 Support OT needs until majority of work is completed by winter 2012 Support consultant services to assist in program management and technical support Support consultant services to assist in program management and technical support 19 August 2011Wisconsin Height Modernization Program21

Funding of Positions Background… Grants currently fund three (3) FTE positions which includes salaries, benefits, vehicles, lodging, and meals Grants currently fund three (3) FTE positions which includes salaries, benefits, vehicles, lodging, and meals Original positions were state funded Original positions were state funded Existing grant funds expire around September 2011 Existing grant funds expire around September 2011Recommendation… Provide WisDOT funds to support positions and travel Provide WisDOT funds to support positions and travel 19 August 2011Wisconsin Height Modernization Program22

Funding to Complete Development of Program Background… Program support has consisted of federal grants, state, and SPR funds Program support has consisted of federal grants, state, and SPR funds Through existing funds, over $19,000,000 (nearly $13,500,000 federal grants and $6,000,000 state and SPR funds) has been spent supporting the development of the program Through existing funds, over $19,000,000 (nearly $13,500,000 federal grants and $6,000,000 state and SPR funds) has been spent supporting the development of the program Existing funds would complete active network (CORS) within state and nearly 83% of passive network Existing funds would complete active network (CORS) within state and nearly 83% of passive network Future federal grant funding is questionable Future federal grant funding is questionable Needed funds to complete entire program - $4,000,000 Needed funds to complete entire program - $4,000,000 Could be reduce to $3,200,000 if in-house and LTE staff perform some field activitiesCould be reduce to $3,200,000 if in-house and LTE staff perform some field activities 19 August 2011Wisconsin Height Modernization Program23

Funding to Complete Development of Program Recommendations… Continue to actively pursue federal grant funds Continue to actively pursue federal grant funds Continue state and SPR funding at $500,000 annually (to support contract services) – currently $600,000 annually Continue state and SPR funding at $500,000 annually (to support contract services) – currently $600,000 annually Support hiring of LTE positions (students) to perform GPS and leveling surveys) to reduce cost Support hiring of LTE positions (students) to perform GPS and leveling surveys) to reduce cost Acquire consultant services to evaluate potential funding sources Acquire consultant services to evaluate potential funding sources 19 August 2011Wisconsin Height Modernization Program24

Long Term Maintenance of Program (Passive Network) Background… Last 5 years, approximately 40 marks are recovered every week through the mark maintenance program (using FTE and LTE) Last 5 years, approximately 40 marks are recovered every week through the mark maintenance program (using FTE and LTE) Mark recovery activities include verifying and updating description; taking photos of mark and site; replacing destroyed guard/witness posts; and submitting information to NGS Mark recovery activities include verifying and updating description; taking photos of mark and site; replacing destroyed guard/witness posts; and submitting information to NGS Once completed, nearly 8,000 marks will be in the passive network Once completed, nearly 8,000 marks will be in the passive network Staff would be needed to support yearly maintenance at an estimated cost of $170,000 (includes salaries, fringe benefits, and travel) Staff would be needed to support yearly maintenance at an estimated cost of $170,000 (includes salaries, fringe benefits, and travel) Funding would also be needed to support supplies and replacement of endangered marks at estimated yearly rate of $60,000 Funding would also be needed to support supplies and replacement of endangered marks at estimated yearly rate of $60, August 2011Wisconsin Height Modernization Program25

Long Term Maintenance of Program (Passive Network) Recommendations… Support the yearly funding and transition of existing 1.33 FTE positions (salaries, benefits, travel, and supplies) from development to maintenance Support the yearly funding and transition of existing 1.33 FTE positions (salaries, benefits, travel, and supplies) from development to maintenance Support the yearly funding of supplies and replacement of endangered marks at estimated $60,000 Support the yearly funding of supplies and replacement of endangered marks at estimated $60, August 2011Wisconsin Height Modernization Program26

19 August 2011Wisconsin Height Modernization Program27 Long Term Maintenance of Program (Active Network) Background… Staff will need to be available to perform the following: Staff will need to be available to perform the following: Resolve receiver, internet, and power issues at CORS sites to ensure day-to-day operation and availability of the systemResolve receiver, internet, and power issues at CORS sites to ensure day-to-day operation and availability of the system Maintenance of system softwareMaintenance of system software Coordinate security and user access to the systemCoordinate security and user access to the system Respond to user inquiriesRespond to user inquiries Monitor and update coordinate values of CORSMonitor and update coordinate values of CORS Staff would be needed to support yearly maintenance at an estimated $225,000 (includes salaries, fringe benefits, and travel) Staff would be needed to support yearly maintenance at an estimated $225,000 (includes salaries, fringe benefits, and travel)

19 August 2011Wisconsin Height Modernization Program28 Long Term Maintenance of Program (Active Network) Background… Funding would also be needed to support the following on a yearly basis: Funding would also be needed to support the following on a yearly basis: Item Average Yearly Cost GPS Receivers$217,000 Warranties$47,000 Software Maintenance$20,000 Software Upgrade$11,000 Server Expansion/Replacement$10,000 Miscellaneous Equipment and Supplies$5,000 Replacement of CORS$20,000 Catastrophic Destruction of CORS$40,000 Internet Services$30,000 Total =$400,000

19 August 2011Wisconsin Height Modernization Program29 Long Term Maintenance of Program (Active Network) Recommendations… Support the yearly funding and transition of existing 1.67 FTE positions (salaries, benefits, travel, and supplies) from development to maintenance Support the yearly funding and transition of existing 1.67 FTE positions (salaries, benefits, travel, and supplies) from development to maintenance Over the next two years support the funding of hardware and software warranties (~$50,000/yr), supplies (~$5,000/yr), software upgrades and maintenance (~$30,000/yr), and internet services (~$30,000/yr) = ~$230,000 Over the next two years support the funding of hardware and software warranties (~$50,000/yr), supplies (~$5,000/yr), software upgrades and maintenance (~$30,000/yr), and internet services (~$30,000/yr) = ~$230,000 Long term, provide support through the proposed user fee Long term, provide support through the proposed user fee

How do I find information? HMP and WISCORS (General Information): HMP and WISCORS (General Information): WISCORS (Users): WISCORS (Users): Front Page: Page: Webserver: August 2011Wisconsin Height Modernization Program30

19 August 2011Wisconsin Height Modernization Program31 Contact Information Overall Program Info… Leonard Perfetti Interim Program Manager WI-HMP Wisconsin Department of Transportation Truax Center Surveying & Mapping 3502 Kinsman Blvd. Madison, WI Phone: Cell: Fax: Passive and Active (WISCORS) Networks… Elliot P. Smith Geodetic Specialist Wisconsin Department of Transportation Truax Center Surveying & Mapping 3502 Kinsman Blvd. Madison, WI Phone: Cell: Fax: Passive Network and Maintenance Info… Diane Arendt Geodetic Specialist Wisconsin Department of Transportation Truax Center Surveying & Mapping 3502 Kinsman Blvd. Madison, WI Phone: Cell: Fax: