Citation
Siabato Vaca, Willington Libardo and Moya Honduvilla, Javier and Benavides Romero, Diana and Manso Callejo, Miguel Ángel and Bernabe Poveda, Miguel Angel
(2009).
Aeronautical Information Geoservices.
In: "8th Innovative Research Workshop & Exhibition – EUROCONTROL", 1-3 Dic 2009, Brétigny-sur-Orge, Francia.
Abstract
Aeronautical charts underlie the representation of aeronautic geographic information that supports pilots in flight. Nevertheless, charts become complex due to the high density of data and the different kinds that support each phase of flight. These features make difficult using them on board. After conducting a study that aims to understand and to evaluate pilot’s needs related to Geographic Information, it is proposed a solution to implement a platform based on geographic information standards (OGC, ISO) and supported by a distributed Web architecture. This platform facilitates the use, retrieval, updating of information and its exchange among different institutions through private and public users.
As a first element to ensure interoperability and the harmonisation of information, we propose an aeronautical metadata profile that sets guidelines and elements for its description. This profile meets the standards set by ICAO, Eurocontrol and ISO. The platform offers three levels of access to data through different types of devices and user profiles. This paper suggests an alternative and reliable way for distributing aeronautical geoinformation, focusing on specific functions or displaying and querying.