AM/FM INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL CONFERENCE XIX
(Automated Mapping/Facilities Management)
Article Citations
March 24-27, 1996

(Listed in order of appearance in the proceedings)

ADVANCED TECHNICAL TOPICS

Batty, Peter. "The Impact of New Technologies on AM/FM/GIS." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 3-14.

Hoglund, Ron. "Data Modeling Approach to Enable Enterprise Systems." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 15-20.

Lonski, Tom. "Software Development: Knowledge vs. Software Code." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 21-28.

Xu, James. "Character String Extraction on Unconstrained Maps." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 29-36.

AM/FM/GIS: ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES TO PROJECT PLANNING, IMPLEMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT

Beasley, Dan. "Project Development Using The Partnership Approach." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 39-44.

Kiernan, Brian. "Strategic Data vs. Tactical Applications: Competitive Migration Approaches." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 45-50.

Magee, Patti. "USAGIS: Growing with the Flow." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 51-58.

Maynard, Kurtis, and Otto Lynch. "Digital Data Collection for Powerline GIS and Engineering Applications." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 59-66.

Somers, Rebecca. "AM/FM/GIS Organization: Making the Committee Environment Work." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 67-74.

AM/FM/GIS: REENGINEERING AND SYSTEMS INTEGRATION

Anderson, Pamela, Ronald Upchurch, and John Anderson. "Reengineering for the Broadband Telecommunications Environment." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 77-84.

Epstein, Mark. "Desegregate or Integrate? Overcoming Differences; Facing Challenges." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 85-90.

Fischer, Jennifer, and Kevin Miller. "Do You Know Where Your Customers Are?" AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 91-100.

Gay, Andy, and Kenny Adkins. "Integrated Outage Management at Kentucky Utilities." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 101-108.

Horstman, James. "Distribution Management: A Step at a Time." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 109-118.

Krahulic, Glenn, and Nancy Lerner. "Re-engineering, Enterprise Data, and AM/FM/GIS: Tapping Internal Resources." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 119-128.

Kruse, David. "Multiple AM/FM Integrations for a Competitive Edge." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 129-138.

McCoy, John, and Craig Carter. "Competitiveness Through Integration: Texas Utilities' DIS." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 139-148.

Strickland, Tom. "Enabling Technology and Internal Systems." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 149-154.

BUILDING AND SUPPORTING APPLICATIONS

Di Turi, Peter. "Serving GIS Data to Electrical Distribution Analysis." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 157-164.

Handby, G. Trevor. "Real Applications and Real Benefits in Real-Time." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 165-172.

Kehn, Don. "Integrating AM/FM with a Gas Network Analysis Package." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 173-178.

Ledbetter, Mark, Don Anderson and Dan Tepovich. "Component Based GIS Application Development." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 179-186.

van der Schaaf, Frits, and John Volkert. "Building GIS Applications in an Engineering Environment." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 187-196.

BUSINESS GEOGRAPHICS

Dangermond, Jack. "Geobusiness in the Utility Industry: It's Time." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 199-206.

Duffy, Greg. "Business Geographics in Telecom Marketing: A Guide to Leveraging Your AM/FM Asset." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 207-212.

Francica, Joseph. "Internet: High Speed Pipeline Fueling Business GIS." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 213-218.

Stanton, Michael, Larry Spraker and Austin Fisher. "Identification of GAS Mains and Potential Gas Customers Using a GIS Approach." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 219-222.

FUNDAMENTALS AND ECONOMIC ISSUES OF AM/FM/GIS

Campbell, Jack. "Enterprise-Wide GIS: Introducing Complementary Solutions, not Competing Ones." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 225-234.

Desrosiers, Diane. "Data Modeling 101: Decisions Impacting the Bottom Line." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 235-244.

Doll, C. Loren. "Integrated Facility Management System Benefit/Cost Analysis." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 245-254.

Downs, Jorene. "Beware! AM/FM/GIS Project Pitfalls." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 255-264.

Joffe, Bruce. "GIS Impact on Organizational Management: A Tool for Institutional Therapy." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 265-272.

Pangan, Daniel. "Simplified Approaches to AM/FM Implementation." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 273-282.

Rowland, Kenneth, and Mike Barrett. "Central & South West's Facilities Management Project: A Case Study in Return on Investment." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 283-292.

Savage, Jeanne. "Geometry, Geography and Topology: Under the Covers of AM/FM/GIS." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 293-302.

Smith, Stephen, and Virginia Peterman. "Outside Plant Facilities Location and Data Conversion Techniques." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 303-312.

LESSONS LEARNED

Bugby, J.R. "Rick". "Cooperative Conversion - A Multi-Participant AM/FM Project." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 315-322.

Mattox, William. "Productive Quality in an AM/FM Map Conversion." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 323-330.

Muench, William. "Apres le Deluge, C'est Moi." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 331-338.

Piccinin-Craig, Donna, and Dean Zastava. "Communication: An Imperative During Systems Integration." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 339-348.

Zastava, Dean, and Tom Guzman. "Confess Early, Confess Often: Managing Technology Successfully." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 349-358.

MAJOR ISSUES AND CONCERNS

Beck, Dennis. "AM/FM System Migration: Practical Experiences and Guidelines." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 361-372.

DiMarco, Anthony. "A Business Perspective on Computer Operating Systems." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 373-378.

Lemkow, Dan. "Opening Up." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 379-386.

Meehan, William, and Sharon Cushing. "Training Critical in AM/FM/GIS Culture Change." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 387-396.

Smith-Lee, Susan. "AM/FM/GIS Migration: A Formula for Success." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 397-404.

MAJOR TECHNOLOGY TRENDS AND THEIR IMPACTS

Bassich, James, and Gerald Lester. "Open Systems and Freeware: A Cost-Effective Approach." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 407-416.

Fitzgibbon, Michael. "The Major Challenges for GIS Vendors." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 417-424.

Jacobson, Robert, and Todd Pistorese. "Virtual Worlds-Equipped AM/FMs Boost Utilities' Competitive Advantage." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 425-432.

MacAlister, Bruce. "Documenting an Object-Oriented Facilities Management Geographic System." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 433-442.

McDaniel, Keith. "Expert GUI - The Missing Link." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 443-452.

Odenwalder, Ed. "GIS Takes on Strategic Role in Upcoming Telecom Wars." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 453-458.

Olson, Garvie, and Robert Wong. "A Common Map for a Common Goal." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 459-466.

SCADA

Guidry, Joseph. "Guidelines for SCADA System Expansion and Replacement." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 469-478.

Holbaek-Hanssen, Erik. "Enhancing the Value of Graphics." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 479-482.

Hsiang, Philip, Stephen Yatwa and Sam Lin. "Automating the Control Room." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 483-490.

Konneker, Lloyd, and Doug Wall. "Outage Management: Air Traffic Control Grounded." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 491-498.

Kwan, James, and Eric Tsang. "Crisis Management: SCADA and AM/FM Integration." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 499-510.

Meigs, Daniel. "Spread-Spectrum Radio Systems for SCADA Telemetry." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 511-518.

Pasnewski, Mark. "AM/FM Data Extraction for Trouble Management Systems." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 519-528.

Ramsey, David. "Full Scale Substation Monitoring: New Technologies Drive Down the Costs." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 529-534.

Sorensen, Chris. "Wide Area Networking in SCADA Systems Design." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 535-544.

TRANSITIONING FOR A COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT

Davison, Jeanne. "Transitioning to an Uncertain and Competitive Environment." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 547-556.

DiSera, Dave, and Nancy Lerner. "Changing the Way We Do Business: Meeting New Industry Challenges." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 557-566.

Donaldson, William. "Enterprise Data and Competition in Telecommunications." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 567-576.

Ferguson, C. Warren. "AM/FM/GIS In an Adaptive Utility Business Model." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 577-584.

USER PROJECT PRESENTATIONS

Anderson, Loclyn, and Jack Makemson. "Gas Utility Mapping Using GPS." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 587-596.

Bradley, Guy. "Data Conversion: A Success Story." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 597-604.

Hahne, Ray. "AM/FM Development for a Small Electric Utility or Form Partnerships to Minimize AM/FM Development Costs." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 605-612.

Hufendick, Rich, Elizabeth Riggs, and Steve Kerr. "Cost Savings Through Integration of EDMS with GIS." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 613-624.

Huff, Jim, Grant Berry, Brent Gannon, and David Gariepy. "AGT Limited's AM/FM/GIS Conversion Project." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 625-632.

Mays, Jeffery. "Facility Conversion: It's Not Just Maps Anymore." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 633-640.

Schlegel, Andrew, and Scott Harris. "AM/FM Systems One Step at a Time." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 641-648.

Starwalt, David, and Steven Colyer. "AIMS: Central Illinois Public Service Company GIS-AM/FM Solution." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 649-662.

Staton, Ray. "A Practical Gas Distribution Mapping System." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 663-672.

BONUS PAPERS

Kitaura, Shiro, and Sakura Shinoaki. "GIS Technologies for Earthquakes." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 675-684.

Yarka, Paul. "Extended Relational Technology and AM/FM/GIS." AM/FM Conference XIX Proceedings. Aurora: AM/FM International, 1996. 685-692.