Collecting reliable location data requires tools that are accurate, dependable, and easy for teams to use in the field. These tools are often a combination of handhelds, tablets, receivers, and software and it’s crucial for teams to find the right combination that streamlines their workflows. Juniper Systems’ new Spire GNSS receiver is designed to meet the needs of utility professionals managing complex infrastructure that relies on accurate spatial data to locate assets, plan maintenance, and respond to outages quickly. Spire is lightweight, rugged, delivers high accuracy data collection with RTK, seamlessly integrates with mobile devices and is compatible with many data collection apps, such as Esri ArcGIS Field Maps. ArcGIS Field Maps is Esri’s mobile GIS app that gives field crews a platform for collecting, editing, and validating assets in the field. Combining Spire and Field Maps together enables teams to capture accurate data and simplify their everyday field operations.
Why Pair Spire with ArcGIS Field Maps?
Accurate utility data starts with reliable positioning, and Spire provides high accuracy GNSS positioning with RTK that helps field crews capture the location of vital assets. When these locations are recorded accurately, utilities can better plan maintenance, reduce the risk of infrastructure damage, and maintain reliable records over time.
ArcGIS Field Maps complements Spire’s capability by providing an intuitive app interface that allows users to interact with maps, update asset details, and collect new data directly in the field. Field crews can view infrastructure layers, edit asset information, and submit updates while in the field. Together, Spire and Field Maps allow organizations to capture high-quality location data and update GIS records in real time!
With an open interface and Bluetooth® connectivity, Spire works seamlessly across the same platforms as Field Maps, including Windows 11®, Android™, iPhone® and iPad®, giving teams the freedom to use the devices and software they already rely on. This enables field crews to integrate Spire into their existing workflows without any complexity or additional equipment. For teams using Field Maps, they can continue to do so with Spire and the Juniper Connect companion app that runs behind the scenes and delivers RTK correction data to Field Maps. Juniper Connect is our utility app that allows users to easily establish a connection to a mobile device, change receiver settings, and view GNSS data, such as position, altitude, estimated horizontal error, satellite fix, and correction services.
How Spire and ArcGIS Field Maps Support Utility Mapping
When paired together, Spire and ArcGIS Field Maps provide a powerful solution for capturing and managing utility data in the field. Spire delivers reliable GNSS positioning with support for multiple satellite constellations and accuracy ranging from sub-meter with SBAS to centimeter-level with RTK. This allows field crews to capture high accuracy locations for infrastructure assets such as valves, manholes, poles, and junction boxes directly within Field Maps.
ArcGIS Field Maps complements this accuracy by providing the tools needed to view utility networks, collect asset information, and interact with GIS data directly from the app. Field technicians can visualize how infrastructure connects within the network, perform trace analyses to understand upstream or downstream relationships, and capture inspection details, photos, and installation information tied to the location data captured with Spire.
Since Spire connects via Bluetooth to mobile devices/apps, and Field Maps supports offline workflows, crews can continue mapping and updating assets even in remote areas with limited connectivity. Spire’s rugged, lightweight design, 20-hour battery life, and simple operation make it ideal for all day field use, enabling technicians to simplify their workflows while collecting accurate data and not wasting time with managing complex equipment. Together, Spire and ArcGIS Field Maps help utility technicians improve accuracy, efficiency, and reliability of their field data collection without added complexity.
Juniper Systems and Esri: Powerful Solutions Working Together
For utility crews responsible for managing complex networks, accurate field data is essential for maintaining reliable operations. Pairing Juniper Systems’ Spire with Esri’s ArcGIS Field Maps provides field teams with a simple and dependable solution for capturing and managing data directly where they work. Spire delivers high-accuracy GNSS positioning needed to map utility assets with confidence, while Field Maps provides the mobile GIS tools needed to view networks, collect asset information, and keep records up to date. Whether mapping new infrastructure, performing inspections, or updating existing assets, combining Spire and ArcGIS Field Maps helps organizations streamline their workflows while maintaining the accuracy needed for long term utility management.