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Enhancing Efficiency and Compliance in Atlanta's Aviation Department through IoT

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Technology Category
  • Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics
  • Networks & Connectivity - Gateways
Applicable Industries
  • Aerospace
  • Cities & Municipalities
Applicable Functions
  • Maintenance
  • Quality Assurance
Use Cases
  • Real-Time Location System (RTLS)
  • Smart City Operations
Services
  • System Integration
About The Customer
The customer in this case study is the City of Atlanta's Department of Aviation. This department is responsible for maintaining the land surrounding the Atlanta Airport, the busiest airport in the world. Their responsibilities include managing 500 assets, including equipment and vehicles, and maintaining 4,700 acres of land. A significant part of their maintenance work involves keeping the grass mowed to a specific height to comply with FAA regulations and ensure the safety of aircraft operations.
The Challenge
The City of Atlanta's Department of Aviation is tasked with maintaining the vast land surrounding the Atlanta Airport, the busiest airport globally. A critical part of this maintenance involves keeping the grass mowed to a specific height as per FAA regulations to prevent attracting wildlife like birds, which pose a safety risk to aircraft. However, the department faced significant challenges in ensuring this compliance due to limited visibility into the mowing operations. They relied on manual work orders and line-of-sight supervision, which did not provide any means to confirm whether the grass was mowed correctly or even mowed at all unless a supervisor was physically present to oversee the process.
The Solution
The Department of Aviation turned to Samsara's open API to enhance their maintenance system's visibility. They integrated real-time data from Samsara Asset Gateways into their Cityworks Maintenance Management system to monitor the progress of their airfield mowers. This integration allowed for customizable alerts and geofences for grass-covered areas, enabling complete remote visibility. When a mower is turned on in a geofenced area, a workflow is triggered in Cityworks, notifying the shift manager that mowing has started. Similarly, when the equipment is turned off or the mower exits the geofenced area, another alert is sent to the shift manager, indicating that mowing in the area has been completed. Managers also use real-time speed data from Samsara to confirm mowers are moving at the optimal pace to ensure grass is cut to the correct height.
Operational Impact
  • The implementation of Samsara's open API and real-time data integration into the Cityworks Maintenance Management system has led to increased efficiency and confidence in FAA compliance for the City of Atlanta's Department of Aviation. Managers now spend significantly less time inspecting mowing activity, freeing them up to manage issues that require closer attention or supervision. Furthermore, the automatic capture of each instance of mowing activity provides a complete and permanent record of mowing activity data. This data serves as a reliable verification tool for FAA compliance, enhancing the department's confidence in meeting regulatory requirements.
Quantitative Benefit
  • Significant reduction in time spent inspecting mowing activity
  • Complete and permanent record of mowing activity data, including start and completion times

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