Library Compass project Report Author: Guy McGarva

27/7/18

Proposal We propose to build a 3D internal model of the main library that can be used for a range of scenarios. The bulk of the work would be to load the floor plans from librarymaps.is.ed.ac.uk and process these into a 3D building using ArcGIS Pro.

Once we have the model in the software we can perform analysis such as route finding between locations within the building. The software can also process real time feeds and create mobile apps; so it is possible to create a mobile app that would show a user where the available computers are in building, potentially in real-time. We can build on the “Find a PC” and “DiscoverED Book locating services” to guide students around the library to what they are looking for.

The project scope would be to try and model the library and make this data available to anyone in the university to innovate with. We would aim to build at least one guidance mobile app as a proof of concept.

We expect this work to be very popular with Estates and Buildings and others involved with the infrastructure of the university. Further Apps could be created for Open Days, Orientation days or for monitoring and recording building maintenance issues. If we can prove the concept works we will have the expertise to model any building on campus and build apps for them.

This project was funded through the ISG Innovation Fund to the value of £7000

Team: - Guy McGarva – Project Manager/Geosupport - Tom Armitage- Geosupport

Project Outline

1) Obtain CAD drawings of Main Library 2) Install and configure ArcGIS Enterprise 3) QC and pre-process CAD drawings 4) Convert CAD to GIS by georeferencing and geoprocessing 5) Create interior structure (rooms, corridors etc.) 6) Build network dataset and search index 7) Add in addition 3D assets data such as water fountains, dry risers and defibrillators 8) Install and configure webserver and web App for routing 9) Install and configure GeoEvent Server for processing IoT feeds 10) Build Story Map and demo

Deliverables

We have created a 3D GIS model of the first 3 floors of the University of Edinburgh Main Library in George Square and demonstrated the ability to create routes through the building from room to room ands well as finding service areas. We have also demonstrated the ability to display information from IoT sensors on a maps. A public demonstration is available as a Story Map at (only accessible from within the University): http://arcg.is/0eSWeb

Screen Shots The following are screen shots showing the main interfaces and visualisations of the data:

Figure 1: Source Data: Main Library CAD drawings

Figure 2: 3D Overview of exterior of Main Lib and surrounding area

Figure 3: Visualisation showing service area from a point e.g. where can I get in 2 minutes from the main entrance:

Figure 4: Web App showing routing via stairs within Library

Figure 5: Web App showing routing via lifts in Main Library

Figure 6: Visualisation showing real time feeds of occupancy or rooms (simulated).

Future Considerations 1) How scaleable is it to create 3D building interiors of the whole campus? The system has

been built on an infrastructure so that any CAD drawings can be ingested and processed to create 3D buildings. The key is quality controlling the source data so that meaningful buildings are created.

2) How can we make the interface more useable? A new version of the underlying software will be available by the end of the year that includes a mobile App client.

Future Work We have had meetings with the Library and Estates to discuss possible future developments. These include:

1) Extend the 3D model to include all public spaces in the Main Library 2) Add additional libraries and study spaces 3) Create routes between and within all libraries 4) Integrate IoT feeds including PC availability, room occupancy and other sensors 5) Create mobile App so students can us it easily 6) Extend underground so that underground utilities can be mapped e.g. water pipes and

utilities.

Potential Uses 1) Students to find computers and study space in a library (particularly important at peak

times. 2) Estates to allow easy access to maintenance of assets 3) Identification and location of assets in 3D