Use of LiDAR to improve reliability using PLS-CADD – Intermediate/Advanced
This course differs from the introduction course in that there is an extra day so more time is spent on each subject.
Course objectives
- Recap on LiDAR derived modeling and PLS-CADD overview
- Thorough examination of PLS-CADD to improve reliability and utilization, including reconductoring and line re-rating.
- Thorough examination of PLS-CADD for new line optimization
- Thorough examination of PLS Tower / Pole, including optimization of PLS Tower/Pole models
Course Dates
Course Location
NM Group Technology Center
North Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Course Content
- Recap on terminology
- Recap on the menu items and functionality of PLS-CADD™
- Recap on LiDAR data and its function in PLS-CADD™ modeling
- Importing LiDAR data
- Defining feature codes
- Defining weather load cases
- Using cable files
- Recap on re-rating
- Hands on exercises
- Use of PLS-CADD™ for re-configuration
- Hands on exercises
- Construction reports
- Hands on exercises
- Recap and detailed look at applications of PLS Tower/Pole
- Hands on exercises