China Launches Smart Underground Pipeline "One Map" Initiative
Recently, the launch and implementation plan review meeting for the State Key Research and Development Program project titled "Construction of a Digital 'One Map' for Urban Underground Pipelines" was held at Wuhan University. The project, led by Professor Tan Xicheng from the School of Remote Sensing and Information Engineering at Wuhan University, is part of the 2024 key special initiative under the "Key Technologies and Equipment for Sustainable Urban Development" program. Tan Xicheng presented an overview of the project, covering its research objectives, core content, key technologies, technical approach, and implementation schedule. Each sub-project leader also delivered detailed reports on their respective work plans. During the expert review session, Academician Yue Qingrui and other experts praised the significance of building a unified digital "one map" for urban underground pipelines and the integrated, efficient construction technologies for urban infrastructure. They highlighted the project’s crucial role in advancing sustainable and resilient urban development and expressed strong expectations for high-impact scientific outcomes. The experts also offered valuable suggestions to further refine the project’s strategy and execution. The project is led by Wuhan University and involves a collaborative research team comprising ten institutions, including Wuhan Design & Consulting Group Co., Ltd., Hefei University of Technology, China Construction Comprehensive Survey and Design Institute Co., Ltd., and Beijing Information Science and Technology University. The team brings together leading expertise across multiple disciplines, including geospatial information, urban planning, municipal engineering, construction, surveying, and artificial intelligence. Together, they aim to deliver advanced technological support for sustainable urban development and the construction of resilient cities.
