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  1. Geometry Guidance

    Introduction Geospatial information is vital to PNG DoWH, as it underpins the management, analysis and reporting of land transport assets now and into the future.  Transport assets are often located close together and beside other physical objec...
  2. Background to Development of the Standard

    This data standard has been created by Simon Gough (GHD), Scott McIntyre (Datastack - supporting GHD), Stuart Trounson (GHD) and Elliot McBride (GHD) as part of the PNG Transport Sector Support Programme. The following standards have been used a...
  3. Data Standard Background Information

    Data Standard Development The AMDS (see below) has recently been developed in New Zealand as a current data standard and AWM are progressively rolling out data tables that align to this standard. As AMDS is a thorough standard for roading requi...
  4. The Data Standard Essentials

    What is the Data Standard? The data standard is made up of three parts: A spreadsheet that sets out and defines the data tables that will be used in AWM.   A spreadsheet that sets out and defines the attributes in each of the data tables. Ar...
  5. Network & Other Information to be Managed in AWM

    The following sets out the network information that are to be managed in AWM . Core Network Information Road Names Carriageway Other Network Information Intersections Restrictions RiverCrossing Other Information Points of Inte...
  6. Assets to be Managed in AWM

    The following sets out the assets and asset components that are to be managed in AWM. Pavement & Surfacing Pavement Layer (AMDS) Subgrade Layer (AMDS) Surfacing Layer (AMDS) Road Structures Bridge (AMDS) Bridge Span (PNG) Major ...
  7. Attribute Metadata Status - Data Dictionary

    The Attribute Metadata Status column in the PNG Data Dictionary describes the state of the metadata for each attribute. The diagram below visualises the different status options, and shows how each attribute's metadata can progress through these...
  8. Table Status - Table Register

    The Table Status column in the PNG Table Register describes the current operational status for tables in the AWM system. The diagram below visualises the different status options. It shows how a table can progress through these options depending...
  9. PNG RMS Data Standard

    The PNG DoWH RMS Data Standard  is accessible at the link below. The Data Standard is described and defined by the following two datasets: The Table Register contains a (draft) list of relevant PNG DoWH AWM database tables. For each table l...
  10. Network Video