The high level Scope of this project is to deliver the UKs first VWAM system, quantify its accuracy, performance, capabilities and the impact it has on several DNO work programmes, provide evidence and guidance to support the decision to adopt VWAM as Business as Usual (BaU).

To deliver this SPEN has identified several discrete Work Packages to be delivered under the project:

WP 1: VWAM Population

Focused on the provision of network data from SPENs corporate systems and LiDAR captures to create and populate the VWAM system over at least two vegetation growing seasons (at least 2 years).

WP 2: VWAM Evaluation

Focused on the validation of the VWAM information delivered and the quantification of the expected benefits achieved if adopted.

WP 3: System Integration

Focused on the identification and delivery of the optimal integration of a VWAM system into DNO corporate systems to maximise efficiency and benefits delivered.

WP 4: BaU Adoption

Focused on the identification and delivery of the necessary business changes required to adopt VWAM into BaU e.g. policy changes, associated VWAM specifications.

WP 5: Further VWAM Enhancements

Focused on the identification and evaluation of further enhancements in VWAM that can deliver additional DNO / customer benefits.

WP 6: Dissemination

Focused on the dissemination of the project learning to UK customers, DNOs and vendors of remote sensing equipment / asset management systems to stimulate the market.

Benefits

Each discrete Work Package has a Success Criteria:

WP 1: VWAM Population

• The delivery of an accurate VWAM system that is directly linked to the unique identifiers of >95% of SPENs OHL assets within the pilot areas.

WP 2: VWAM Evaluation

• Quantified comparisons of the BaU programmes with those based on VWAM. Including quantification of costs, volumes, compliance etc.

WP 3: System Integration

• A fully integrated VWAM system, e.g. integrated into SPEN GIS and SAP corporate systems.

• Production of a mapped VWAM integration for other DNOs to utilise.

WP 4: BaU Adoption

• The production and acceptance of revised work programme polices, the production of specifications required for the procurement of VWAM.

WP 5: Further VWAM Enhancements

• The publication of a detailed ‘wish list’ of further VWAM enhancements and the likely benefits they will deliver.

WP 6: Dissemination

• The planned uptake of VWAM by UK DNOs and vendors, quantified wherever possible during dissemination activities.