Updates to Essential Energy’s main model in Neara

What is happening?

We’ve made updates to the main model in Neara to include multiple LiDAR point clouds to make use of the best LiDAR available. We have also improved conductor-LiDAR fit and included more urban LiDAR (there are now 71 towns within Essential Energy’s footprint).

The map below shows the different point clouds and where urban LiDAR has been added to increase data coverage.

What changes?

We’ve selected specific point cloud datasets that apply the best fit for the model. For example, criteria such as temperature at the time LiDAR was flown are important for accurate line sag when building digital twin models.

In an area where LiDAR point clouds meet, the model will automatically select the best point cloud and trim overlapping LiDAR by changing the feature code into ‘noise’.

What does this mean for me?

If you’re starting a new design, the main model will automatically update.

To take advantage of the updates for an existing design created before 15 January 2024, we recommend you start a new design.

What do you need to do?

Communicate this information to relevant members of your organisation.

Further Information

If you need further information, please email aspinfo@essentialenergy.com.au.