Use Wind Site Data Management

Wind Site Data Management can be used to map wind electricity generation sites in 2D and 3D, edit data, view site maps in the field and office, and view asset reports.

In this topic, you will learn how to use the solution by assuming the role of a user and performing the following workflows.

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Use your organization's data or configured apps to follow these workflows.

Add data in the field

If you have a mobilecentric workforce, they will likely collect new data or validate existing data using a mobile device. In the following workflows, you will assume the role of a mobile worker who wants to collect data in the field.

Add a wind turbine

To add a wind turbine from a mobile device, complete the following steps:

Note:

Your interface may vary depending on the type of mobile device that you use.

1. Open ArcGIS Field Maps and sign in to your ArcGIS organization.
2. Tap the Wind Site Field Editor map to open it.
3. Tap Add .
4. From the list of features, search for Wind Turbine and tap Wind Turbine
5. Drag the crosshairs to the correct location, if necessary, and then tap Update Point to place the wind turbine.

   A point is added to your location.

6. Fill in any attributes.
7. When you are finished, at the upper right, tap the check mark or Submit.
8. To create another wind turbine with the same attributes, complete the following steps:
   1. Ensure that the last collected wind turbine is selected.
   2. At the next wind turbine location, tap the Copy button at the bottom of the screen to create a copy of the previously added catch basin at this new location.
   3. Update the attributes as necessary, and then tap the check mark or Submit.

Add a wind turbine component

Associated components of the wind turbine can be captured in the field. To add a component, complete the following steps:

1. If necessary, open the Wind Site Field Editor map.
2. Navigate to the wind turbine you want to add an associated component for and click the feature.
3. From the list of features that appear in the pop-up, find the wind turbine and select it.

   Note:

   You may need to scroll down to find the wind turbine.

4. Click the link icon and click Add
5. Complete the form.
6. When you are finished, at the upper right, tap the check mark or Submit.

Add data in the web

Data can also be added or updated using the web. In the following workflows, you will assume the role of an editor who wants to add data using ArcGIS Online.

Add a met tower

To add a met tower using the Wind Site Editor app, complete the following steps:

1. In a browser, sign in to your ArcGIS Online organization and browse to the Wind Site Editor group page.
2. Click Wind Site Editor Web experience to open the item page, and then click View.
3. On the map, search for the address or location where you want to add a met tower.
4. In the panel on the left, click Edit.
5. In the Editor panel, under Create Features, click the Met Tower template.
6. Click the map to place your tower.
7. Complete the form as needed, and then click Create.

Add a sensor to a met tower

In this workflow, you will snap the sensor to the met tower. You will add the met tower asset ID from the met tower layer into the met tower ID in the sensor layer. This will allow you to easily search for which sensors are on which met tower.

To add a met tower sensor using the Wind Site Editor app, complete the following steps:

1. Verify that you are signed into your ArcGIS Online organization and open the Wind Site Editor application.
2. On the map, search for the address or location of the met tower where you want to add the sensor.
3. Click on the met tower.
4. In the panel on the left, click Info.
5. Copy the Asset ID from the met tower information.
6. In the panel on the left, click Edit.
7. In the Editor panel, under Create Features, click the Sensor template.
8. Hover your sensor on the met tower until it snaps, and then click to add the sensor to the map. Snapping will ensure proper alignment of the sensor on the met tower in 3D.
9. Paste the met tower asset ID into the form in the Met Tower ID field. Complete the remaining fields in the form as needed, and then click Create.

Use the Wind Site Dashboard app

To get a comprehensive view of your wind site assets, you may want to use the Wind Site Dashboard app.

1. In the browser, sign in to your ArcGIS organization and browse to the Wind Site Dashboard app.
2. From the item page, click Open Dashboard.
3. Review the wind site statistics on the dashboard.

Add data in ArcGIS Pro

If you have known locations of assets, you can use ArcGIS Pro to add data to your wind site system.

In these workflows, you will assume the role of an editor who wants to edit data in ArcGIS Pro.

Note:

You must create the Wind Site Data Manager ArcGIS Pro project before completing the following workflows.

Add collection lines

To add collection lines, complete the following steps:

1. Start ArcGIS Pro and open the Wind Site Data Manager ArcGIS Pro project that you created previously.
2. On the ribbon, click the Edit tab, and then, in the Features group, click Create.

   The Create Features pane appears.

3. In the Create Features pane search field, type collection and click the Collection Line template.
4. Click the starting point of the collection line on the map, click to add vertices as necessary, and then double-click to finish drawing the collection line.
5. On the Map tab, in the Selection group, click Attributes and fill in the attributes.
6. Repeat these steps to add other collection lines to the map.
7. On the Edit tab, in the Manage Edits group, click Save.

Create a foundation

To add a foundations, complete the following steps:

1. Start ArcGIS Pro and open the Wind Site Data Manager ArcGIS Pro project you created previously.
2. On the ribbon, click the Edit tab, and then, in the Features group, click Create.

   The Create Features pane appears.

3. In the Create Features pane search field, type Foundation, click the Foundation template, and click the circular tool.
4. Click the center point of the foundation, drag the cursor to the correct radial distance from the center, and click to complete the circle.
5. On the Map tab, in the Selection group, click Attributes and fill in the attributes.
6. Repeat these steps to add other foundations to the map.
7. On the Edit tab, in the Manage Edits group, click Save.

Visualize wind site in 3D

Editors can adjust 3D models in the web to visualize their wind site as needed by their organization. The 3D modifications use specific fields labeled with the prefix "3D" that can be used to adjust the visualization. Certain features have been given default values to allow users to have 3D scenes created from their 2D maps.

It is advised to initially position asset locations on the 2D map before making 3D adjustments through attribute updates within the 3D scene. All layers willncontain 3D attributes to ensure uniformity and facilitate customization of the visualization.

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The following workflow assumes that you have already placed the location of the asset in the 2D map and are updating the 3D attributes to reflect your organization's visualization needs.

View 3D

2D maps and 3D scenes are incorporated into both the Wind Site Editor and Wind Site Viewer apps.

1. In a browser, sign in to your ArcGIS Online organization and browse to the Wind Site Office Users group page.
2. Click Wind Site Viewer Web experience to open the item page, and then click View.
3. At the bottom left, click the 3D scene thumbnail.
4. Search for the address or location that you want to view.
5. Use the Pan and Rotate tools to view the scene as needed.

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Learn more about scene Navigation
6. To change back to the 2D view, click the 2D map thumbnail at the bottom left.

   Extent changes made in 2D are reflected in 3D, and extent changes made in 3D are reflected in 2D.

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Learn more about exploring a scene

Modify wind turbine model height and direction

In this workflow, you will adjust the wind turbine model to meet the visualization needs of your organization. Wind turbines are given a default value of 75 meters but can be adjusted.

To adjust the default value, complete the following steps:

1. Verify you are signed in to your ArcGIS Online organization and browse to the Wind Site Editor group page, if necessary.
2. Click Wind Site Editor Web experience to open the item page, and then click View.
3. Click the thumbnail for the 3D scene on the bottom left of the map.
4. Search for the location of the wind turbine that you want to edit.
5. In the panel on the left, click Edit.
6. In the Editor panel, click Select, and then on the map, select the wind turbine that you want to edit.
7. In the Edit feature panel, adjust the attributes of the 3D Height (m) and 3D Rotation fields as needed.
8. Click Update to save the changes.

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Learn more about 3D models

Modify the elevation of the sensor on the met tower

In this workflow, you will adjust the relative height of the sensor that is on the met tower to meet the visualization needs of your organization. Only sensors with the Location attribute as met tower will be displayed on the met tower. The height that controls the 3D height of the sensor will be the relative height from the ground. The rotation will control the direction the sensor model is facing.

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The sensor should be snapped to the met tower in 2D to ensure proper alignment on the met tower. The met tower has a default value of 80 meters. To change the height or rotation of the met tower, use the same directions that were given above for the wind turbine.

1. Verify you are signed in to your ArcGIS Online organization and browse to the Wind Site Editor group page, if necessary.
2. Click the Wind Site Editor Web experience to open the item page, and then click View.
3. Click the thumbnail for the 3D scene on the bottom left of the map.
4. Search for the location of the sensor that you want to edit.
5. In the panel on the right, click Edit.
6. In the Editor panel, click Select, and then on the map, select the sensor that you want to edit.
7. In the Edit feature panel, adjust the attributes of the 3D Height (m) and 3D Rotation fields as needed.
8. Change the Location field to Met Tower.
9. Click Update to save the changes.

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Learn more about configuring elevation in 3D

Modify the extruded height of the energy storage area

In this workflow, you will adjust the extruded height of the energy storage area to meet the visualization requirements of your organization.

Energy storage, building footprints, and substations are all given default values of 3 meters with a transparency on the polygon. This extruded value will allow your 2D features to be easily visible in 3D automatically.

1. Verify you are signed in to your ArcGIS Online organization and browse to the Wind Site Editor group page, if necessary.
2. Click the Wind Site Editor Web experience to open the item page, and then click View.
3. Click the thumbnail for the 3D scene on the bottom left of the map.
4. Search for the location of the energy storage area that you want to edit.
5. In the panel on the right, click Edit.
6. In the Editor panel, click Select, and then on the map, select the energy storage polygon.
7. In the Edit feature panel, adjust the attributes of the 3D Height (m) field as needed.

   Note:

   The 3D height is the extruded height of the energy storage polygon.

8. Click Update to save the changes.