General Purpose of TerraFlow Data Engine

TerraFlow Data Engine serves as the central web-based hub for your organization's field data collection operations. Here's what it does:

Core Functions

1. Project Configuration & Management

  • Create and configure projects with workflows, coordinate systems, and collection parameters
  • Define what data types can be collected in the field
  • Upload reference files (KML boundaries, asset locations) for field staff to use
  • Manage jobs to organize data by contract, date, crew, or other business needs

2. User Administration

  • Add and manage users across your organization
  • Assign roles (Organization Administrator, Field User, Office User) with appropriate permissions
  • Control who can collect data, who can manage projects, and who has office-only access

3. Data Repository & Synchronization Hub

  • Receives data collected by field staff using TerraFlow Mobile Mapper products (Utility Mapper, Pole Mapper, Sensor Mapper, Surface Mapper)
  • Stores all collected field data centrally
  • Syncs project configurations, workflows, and reference data TO mobile devices
  • Syncs collected field data FROM mobile devices back to the central database
  • Manages data retention on mobile devices while preserving all data centrally

4. Data Visualization & Analysis

  • Interactive mapping interface to view and analyze collected data
  • View field data overlaid on base maps or aerial imagery
  • Filter and query data by project, job, asset type, date, or other attributes
  • Create visual reports and analysis outputs

5. Data Integration & Export

  • Import data from external systems (shapefiles, other GIS formats)
  • Export collected data for use in other systems (GIS, CAD, databases, business systems)
  • Stream data directly into your organization's systems
  • Integration capabilities with enterprise systems

The Field-to-Office Workflow

Data Engine bridges office and field operations:

  1. Office → Field: Administrators create projects, define workflows, upload reference data
  2. Field Collection: Technicians use mobile Mapper products to collect GPS/sensor data
  3. Field → Office: Mobile devices sync collected data back to Data Engine
  4. Office Analysis: Staff view, analyze, and export data for decision-making and reporting

Who Uses Data Engine?

  • Organization Administrators: Full access to configure projects, manage users, and control all system aspects
  • Field Users: Access maps to view data; primarily work in mobile Mapper products
  • Office Users: Analyze data, create maps, and export information without field collection access

Key Benefits

  • Single source of truth: All field data stored centrally and accessible to authorized users
  • Real-time synchronization: Field data flows to office automatically as crews sync
  • Flexible organization: Jobs and projects organize data to match your business processes
  • Access anywhere: Web-based platform accessible from any device with a browser
  • Role-based security: Control who can see and do what with your data

In essence, Data Engine is the command center that connects your field operations to your office systems, ensuring data flows seamlessly from collection through analysis to integration with your enterprise systems.