GIS and the Electronic ALP Upcoming Changes to Requirements

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1 GIS and the Electronic ALP Upcoming Changes to Requirements Thomas Wade Regional Planner FAA Southwest Region Gil Neumann Sr Airport Planner FAA National Planning Division

2 Today s Topics Airports GIS: Development Airports GIS: Paradigm Shifts Airport Benefits from A-GIS Airports GIS: Implementation electronic ALP: Development (the 1 st A-GIS Module) A-GIS ealp: Vision/Next Steps

3 NextGen Transformation Directly Affects Airports The FAA is implementing a Geographic Information System (GIS) to manage spatial data required to support safe and efficient aviation activities GIS data (particularly airports data) will be used to develop new approach procedures, conduct obstruction analyses, produce moving maps, support enotams, update airport diagrams, and for many other purposes

4 Why is FAA advancing Airports GIS (A-GIS)? Reduce Costs to Airports, Air Carriers, FAA Make Better, Informed Decisions Faster Data Transformation Transition to Satellite-Based Navigation from Land- Based NAVAIDS Produce a Single, Net-Centric Database for Airport Information Need to Share Data with Stakeholders NextGen Airports Foundation The need to increase safety, efficiency and capacity as demand for services increases

5 A-GIS/eALP Vision 1: From There to Now What if the FAA could capture and validate data against a defined standard, import it from and/or export it to an ALP, and make it available electronically for whoever needs it? AIP Grant: AIP No AIP Grant: AIP No Name: Rehabilitate Apron Material: Name: Asphalt Rehabilitate Apron Area: Material: 11,243 Asphalt SY Status: Area: Completion 11,243 SY date 10/2009 Status: Completion date 10/2009 Element: Runway Attribute: Element: Runway Threshold Attribute: Runway End: Threshold 19R Runway NAVD End: 88 19R Elevation: 8.8 NAVD 88 Elevation: Length: 8.8 7,500 Width: Length: 200 7,500 Degrees-Minutes- Width: 200 Seconds Degrees-Minutes- (NAD83 DMS) Seconds (NAD83 AIP DMS) Grant: AIP No Lat. 37 deg 37' AIP Grant: AIP No " Lat. N 37 deg 37' Name: Rehabilitate Long " 122 N Runway Name: Rehabilitate deg 22' Material: 12.44" Runway Long. W 122 Asphalt deg 22' Status: Material: 12.44" Completion W Asphalt date 10/2009 Status: Completion date 10/2009 Element: NAVAID Attribute: Element: VOR/DME NAVAID Frequency; Attribute: VOR/DME Operator: Frequency; FAA NAVD Operator: 88 Elevation: FAA 13 Lat. NAVD 37 deg 8837 Elevation: N 13 Long. Lat deg N W Long. 122 deg W

6 Problem: Airports Data is Disparate $ $ $ $ Remote Remote Sensing Sensing Ground Ground Surveys Surveys Remote Remote Sensing Sensing Ground Ground Surveys Surveys NFDC NASR NFPG data 5010 data 5010 data Flight Procedures Flight Procedures Which data is correct?! NFDC NASR/5010 data? NFPG data? $ $ Remote Remote Sensing Sensing Ground Ground Surveys Surveys ioe/aaa data Obstruction Evaluation Obstruction Evaluation ioe/aaa data?

7 Resolution: Airports GIS (A-GIS) $ $ Remote Remote Sensing Sensing Ground Ground Surveys Surveys AC150/ ,- 17,-18 Conceived to address the airport data problems (up-to-date, accuracy) airport sponsors and the FAA experience nationwide To create a better way of collecting, storing, managing, and sharing airports data To design a integrated data sharing tool for airport sponsors, planners, surveyors, and FAA for greater airport planning/design flexibility NFDC NASR/5010 data A-GIS A-GIS NFPG data ioeaaa data NextGen requires a more robust, integrated, and accurate data set: AIRPORTS GIS

8 A-GIS: New Data Requirements New Surveying & GIS Model Standards Implemented Through Three Advisory Circulars Issued in September / A Geodetic Control 150/ B Imagery Requirements (Updated 9/29/08) 150/ B Data Acquisition & GIS Schema (Updated 05/21/09) We are not asking for new data, rather we are asking it be submitted in a new way: a Formalized & Structured Data Submittal Data now submitted through the Airports-GIS website portal Requirements & Safety-Critical Data Review now conducted by NGS GIS data deliverable (via the A-GIS website) for ALL new construction projects

9 A-GIS: New Paradigms Airports have increased responsibility for airport-related data Vertically Guided Approaches NGS provides Quality Control of Safety- Critical Data Imagery is now a deliverable for Obstruction Surveys and Airport Layout Plan updates Single set of surfaces evaluated for Obstruction Surveys and Airport Airspace Analyses: dependent only on the type of approach (Vertically Guided or Non- Vertically Guided) Object Identification Surfaces FAA Surveying Standard 405 has sunset

10 A-GIS: Improved Data Management /Utilization Airports GIS Data is Owned by the Airport Hosted on FAA Server Managed by the FAA Office of Airports Provides Airports Ready Access to Airport and FAA Data via web Portal Does Not Require an Airport-Based GIS Products and Tools (*Future Modules) ealp (Geo-Referenced: PDFs / Reports) eobstruction Charts* enra* (ealp updates) enotams* enasr* (5010)

11 A-GIS: User-friendly Website Portal Sponsor Controls Creates Projects Assigns Representative(s) Monitors Progress Downloads Data Views Information Projects Require Statement of Work (accepted by FAA) Up to 3 plans (accepted by NGS for Safety- Critical Data) Browser / Viewer scheduled for deployment in early FY10 FAA access to view or download data in several formats

12 A-GIS: Survey Project Work Flow

13 A-GIS: Browser Pre-DRAFT Preliminary Images: REFINEMENTS forthcoming AIP Grant: AIP No AIP Grant: AIP No Name: Rehabilitate Apron Name: Rehabilitate Material: Apron Asphalt Area: Material: 11,243 Asphalt SY Status: Area: 11,243 Completion SY date 10/2009 Status: Completion date 10/2009 Illustration Only Element: Runway Attribute: Element: Runway Runway Threshold Attribute: Runway Runway End: Threshold 19R Runway NAVD End: 19R 88 Elevation: 8.8 NAVD 88 Elevation: Length: 8.8 7,500 Width: Length: 200 7,500 Degrees-Minutes- Width: 200 Degrees-Minutes- AIP Seconds Seconds Grant: (NAD83 AIP (NAD83 No DMS) AIP Grant: AIP No DMS) Name: Lat deg 37' Lat. 37 Rehabilitate deg 37' Runway 37.94" Name: N Rehabilitate 37.94" N Material: Long. Runway 122 Asphalt deg 22' Status: Material: Long. 122 deg 22' 12.44" W Completion Asphalt date 10/2009 Status: 12.44" W Completion date Element: NAVAID 10/2009 Attribute: Element: VOR/DME NAVAID Frequency; Attribute: VOR/DME Operator: Frequency; FAA NAVD Operator: 88 Elevation: FAA 13 Lat. NAVD 37 deg 88 Elevation: N 13 Long. Lat deg deg N W Long. 122 deg W

14 A-GIS (and ealp): Airport Operator Benefits Green No Hard Copy ALPs to Create or Ship Web access by various users at multiple locations Faster Actions with Reduced Costs Reduced ALP Approval Time Ready Access to Airport and Official FAA Data enotams* enras* Reduced time, Cost and Effort to issue Documented Categorical Exclusions and EAs Faster Grant Coordination and Approvals Faster 5010/NASR Changes Reflected in FAA Documents Improved Airport Access Potentially Improved Approach Minima Through Higher Accuracy Obstacle Data Improved Efficiencies through Envisioned Tools Signage and Marking Plan Report Pavement Management Capability Safety Management System Line-of-Sight Tools Access to Imaginary Surfaces Reduced Costs Use of Data in GIS for Planning and Design Rather than re-creating (e.g. Contour Data,) ALP Updates will start with existing, validated data Provides Leverage for Local GIS System To Manage Non-FAA Related Items Think Internet, , and Google Earth

15 A-GIS/eALP Pilot Program: Objectives To implement Airports-GIS into standard airport and FAA business practices in a planned and orderly manner for all parties to develop critical skills and make appropriate modifications for the nationwide deployment To evaluate, beta-test, and provide recommendations to improve tools, software, and processes being developed by the FAA to create ealps To identify costs to assist in developing a nationwide deployment program To evaluate national training materials in development To develop FAA internal / external e-coordination procedures (future) To provide recommendations to improve A-GIS portal FY2009: Southwest Region 6 Airports of varying size FY2010: Nationwide 18 Airports of varying size in remaining Regions

16 Pilot Program: Southwest Region Airports DFW Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport Large Hub 7 Runways Existing GIS System MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Medium Hub 2 Runways No Local GIS ABQ OKC ASW COT DFW XNA MSY OKC Will Rogers World (Oklahoma City, OK) Small Hub 3 Runways Standing Up Local GIS System Completing ALP Update XNA Northwest Arkansas (Fayetteville, AK) Small Hub 1 Runway Alternate Landing Surface Under Construction Obstruction Survey Underway HRL Valley International (Harlingen, TX) Small Hub 3 Runways RW Extension Planned HRL COT Cotulla, TX 1 Runway GA Airport Runway Extension and Parallel Taxiway in 5- Year Development Plan State Block Grant Oversight ABQ Albuquerque International Sunport Populating A-GIS and creating an ealp as part of an Environmental Assessment

17 Pilot Program: Scope 90-95% Data Collection / A-GIS Input 5-10% Creation / Evaluation of ealp Implement Data Related FAA ACs 150/ , -17 & -18 Conduct Obstruction Survey for All Runways and Perform Airport Airspace Analysis. Conduct Part 77 Analysis Collect Planimetric GIS Data from Electronic Imagery Translate and Import existing non Planimetric Data where available (Property Maps, Boundary Surveys, Environmental Data, Underground Utilities) Translate to GIS and Import Planned development on Existing ALP Work with FAA-developed e-alp software tools (in development) to identify needed software/process improvements and enhancements Reports Provided to the FAA 1) Imagery/Geodetic Control / Obstruction Survey/Airport Airspace Analysis 2) Collection and Submission of Planimetric Data 3) Conversion and Submission of Cadastral and Utility Data 4) Conversion and Submission of Planned development and ealp Assembly Scope of Services provided Considerations/Rationale Cost/time information for subtasks within report area Recommendations for improvements to scope, guidance, templates, tools and process

18 A-GIS: Airport Investment Returns Single source for official Airport and FAA Airport-centric Data Orthoimagery - Improved Airport Environment Visualization with up to 3 inch ground sample distance resolution Ability to Browse the Airport Environment from your office Ability to collaborate with FAA and Consultants interactively on the same imagery Improved Obstacle Accuracy and potentially better approach minima 1A (20 horizontal & 3 vertical) vs. 2C (50 horizontal & 20 feet vertical) Future Ability to Query the database Faster CIP review / ALP Approvals / Environmental Decisions / Grant Offers Metadata Data about the data (who, what, when & where) Geo-referenced Data Ground contours to provide to subsequent engineering consultants Imaginary Surfaces and NAVAID Critical Areas A Foundation for enasr (Airport data changes), enra (ALP updates), enotam, Pavement Management, Safety Management System, Ops Inspection Management, Environmental Inventories

19 A-GIS: Costs (Comprehensive vs. Incremental) National approach is currently incremental (Pilot Programs are comprehensive) Cost drivers (from ASW Pilot Program) Airport size / runways (number; length) Facilities (airport owned, FAA, other) Airport data availability Existing GIS (data translation) <- Large Airports Obstacle environment Cost estimates are still being calculated and evaluated (think: long-term benefits) Initial learning curve will drive costs initially, but anticipate a lowering in future Programming and CIPs will need to be carefully evaluated with reasonable, thoughtful funding prioritizations (especially at smaller airports)

20 A-GIS 1 st Module: ealp Development Progress Pre-DRAFT Preliminary Images: REFINEMENTS forthcoming

21 A-GIS: Process Overview for ealp Development PROGRESS A-GIS D-BASE COMPLETED IN FY07 Remote Remote Sensing Sensing Ground Ground Surveys Surveys AC150/ ,- 17,-18B 1 A-GIS A-GIS Mission Mission Critical Critical Data Data FY09/10: IN Refinement Delineate Features Pilot Program Verification FY09/10: IN Refinement FY09/10: e-alp beta IN Refinement Add Attributes AIRPORTS 2 ealp ealp Develop Requirements FAA Resolve Policy & Process END USERS

22 Why FAA is Developing ealp? Currency: all NPIAS airports are required to keep their ALPs current (many are outdated) Versioning: paper copies of ALPs are typically housed in multiple locations and the latest version(s) often vary Accuracy: plotted ALPs frequently contain airport information that differs from airports data collected for use in other LOBs and/or other airport projects A-GIS A-GIS ealp ealp NextGen: needs real-time, web-based access of the same ( living document) version by all stakeholders Diligence: efficient use of updated, precise data (input into A-GIS) for optimal NextGen airport planning, reporting, and decision making

23 ealp: Developing Requirements for the Module ealp National Standards Development Team Mary Vargas ANM SEA-ADO Fernando Yanez AWP SFO-ADO Matt Freeman AAL-601 Add Attributes Scott Tener ACE-611 ealp Thomas Wade ASW-610 Paul Lo AGL-610 Develop Require -ments Amanda Wingerter ANE-620 Jim Fels AEA HAR-ADO FAA/HQ Bob Bonanni AAS-101 Gil Neumann APP-400 Kay Ryder APP-500 Rebecca Henry ASO ORL-ADO Team Meetings July 08: Great Lakes Region Sep 08: A-GIS Training Oct 08: Southwest Region Dec 08: FAA Academy OKC Feb 09: Washington DC Oct 09: beta Tests OKC Software Programming Jan 09: Requirements Doc Nearing Completion Mar 09: Submission Target May 09: ealp v1.0 Review Sep 09: Flight Plan Target NSDT Progress Define what is e-alp? Standardize checklists Develop ealp design layouts Develop programming requirements for the drawing set Approve design layouts Re-define data standards Evaluate coordination processes (pen-and-ink, review, approval, e-sign); recommend changes Provide inputs to initial program guidance and updates to ACs

24 ealp: A Closer Look at the Paradigm Shift 1. Project Scope ALP 2. Establish Ground Control 3. Collect Aerial Imagery 4. Derive Planimetric Data 5. Prepare plans 6. Create ALP Drawings 1. Organize onto layers 2. Apply symbology 3. Add annotations 4. Add title block 7. FAA Approval of Plans (Written Signatures) ealp 1. Project Scope 2. Establish Ground Control 3. Collect Aerial Imagery 4. Derive Planimetric Data 5. Prepare plans 6. Prepare Data 1. Convert to GIS or CADD 2. Enter Attributes 7. Submit to Airports-GIS 8. NGS Validates 9. FAA Approval of Plans (Electronic Signatures)

25 ealp: A More Dynamic Planning Tool ALP Collaborate with FAA Basis for Airport Planning Basemap for maps ealp Collaborate with FAA Basis for Airport Planning Basemap for maps Basis for FAA LOB Communication/Review Procedure Design Runway Capacity Decisions Obstruction Analyses Basis for Airport GIS Usage GIS Development

26 ealp: Development Progress Proof-of-Concept completed Sept 15, 2009 FY10 beta testing & functionality improvements Document existing facilities & warranted planned facilities found to be safe & efficient use of airspace & potentially eligible for federal funding Pre-DRAFT Preliminary Images: REFINEMENTS forthcoming Assembled from A-GIS dataset Submitted, reviewed, & approved electronically (internal processes & procedures in development) Can be easily shared Not envisioned as working documents as is current ALP set

27 ealp: Website Portal Progress Pre-DRAFT Preliminary Images: REFINEMENTS forthcoming Beta-tested version 1 for field use with A-GIS targeted for deployment in late CY10 or early CY11 FAA access to view or download data in several formats

28 ealp: Dynamic On-line Viewer Pre-DRAFT Preliminary Images: REFINEMENTS forthcoming

29 ealp: Web Portal Data Tables Pre-DRAFT Preliminary Images: REFINEMENTS forthcoming

30 ealp: Background Imagery Pre-DRAFT Preliminary Images: REFINEMENTS forthcoming

31 A-GIS and e-alp: Process PROGRESS A-GIS D-BASE COMPLETED IN FY07 Remote Remote Sensing Sensing Ground Ground Surveys Surveys AC150/ ,- 17,-18B 1 A-GIS A-GIS Mission Mission Critical Critical Data Data FY09/10: IN Refinement Delineate Features Pilot Program Verification FY09/10: IN Refinement FY09/10: e-alp beta IN Refinement NextGen: Net Centric Data Access Greater Design Flexibility Thorough Decision- Making Add Attributes AIRPORTS Improved Extensive Planning 2 ealp ealp Multi-User Accessible ALP Set END USERS Develop Requirements Improved ALP Coordination FAA Resolve Policy & Process Efficient Review & Approval

32 A-GIS/eALP: Where are we now? A-GIS/eALP DEVELOPMENT ARP (via AOSC charter) Completed Guidance for Airport Surveys 3 Flight Plan Goals completed (including ealp alpha) Consolidated FAA Data Order around A-GIS Developed ARP/FAA-wide A-GIS business processes Distributed A-GIS/eALP Education Materials A-GIS/eALP IMPLEMENTATION ARP/Airport Sponsors FAA grants and SOWs compliant with ACs 500+ projects initiated into A-GIS website/system Southwest Region Pilot Program initiated Nationwide Pilot Program (candidate airports submitted) Program Guidance Letters drafted; SOAR programmed

33 A-GIS/eALP: Next Steps A-GIS/eALP DEVELOPMENT FAA Airports (via AOSC charter) ealp: beta-testing of base model in FY10 Education: FAQ guide; potential training workshops (ACC/ACI) Data Integration: other A-GIS modules (with ealp collaboration) in development (eg. Airport Design Standards, Environmental Inventories, Noise Programs, Land Use, Zoning, Pavement Studies, Safety Management Systems) A-GIS/eALP IMPLEMENTATION FAA/Airport Sponsors Data Collection: lessons learned from the ASW pilot and incremental projects; deploy nationwide pilot in FY10 (total Pilots: 24 airports selected by Regions) ealp: beta-testing (deployable model targeted for CY11) Education: field guidance; deploy IDLE web-based training for sponsors and consultants (early CY10); training workshops Policy: Establish/refine funding eligibility; evaluate ealp policy implications; establish ealp deployment policy (esignatures, review/approval, granularity, etc.) and operation plan

34 ealp: National Implementation Team TBD ANM ADO TBD AWP ADO TBD AAL A-GIS/eALP Implementation Team TBD ACE ADO Thomas Wade ASW ADO TBD AGL ADO TBD ANE FAA/HQ Gil Neumann APP-400 TBD APP-500 TBD ASO ADO TBD AEA ADO Primary Team Objectives Identify best practices for practical field implementation Evaluate and improve national guidance related to ALP-review processes and CIP programming Develop a continuing education plan for field personnel Continuing support to development of additional A-GIS modules (proper data integration) Resolve Policy & Process Team Meetings FY10 Discussions on: Initial training concepts (potential IDLE add-ons) Practical deployment of AGIS as it relates to ealp Advisory Circular updates Granularity in AIP eligibility e-signatures (re: versioning for ealp updates; major vs. minor / accommodating pen-and-ink changes) Programming/Sequencing Planning for AGIS within Capital Improvement Plans Harnessing added value from AGIS reports for decision making (system planning) What updating AGIS looks like (for future ealps)

35 A-GIS/eALP: Looking Forward We ALL currently face a challenging transition period; be prepared to make progress w/end-state in mind. Work with us to champion the long-term perspective! Help the Airport Planning, Engineering, and Design Community: Get up to speed with A-GIS ACs; Register with the A-GIS website; anticipate paradigm shift from ALPs to ealps Evaluate/Submit reasonable survey costs in A-GIS SOWs Suggest practical improvements and best practices based on realistic challenges you face at your airport and in the field Anticipate A-GIS and ealp guidance relative to program adjustments and associated policy changes for conducting surveys and electronicallygenerated ALP drawing sets as the program database and software is refined

36 Vision 2a: Potential GIS Dovetails Abound! Widely-accepted GIS format means there is significant potential for integrated capability/connectivity for airports data sharing $ $ Remote Remote Sensing Sensing Ground Ground Surveys Surveys AC150/ ,- 17,-18B Airport Land Project Cert.System NFDC NASR/5010 data A-GIS A-GIS Environmental Design Tool NFPG data EnviroMapper (EPA) INM EDMS NIRS National Atlas (USGS) ealp ealp EPA Natl. Geospatial Data CH Watershed Assessment Tracking FWS Natl. Wetland Inventory ioeaaa data NRCS Natl. Geospatial Data CH

37 Vision 2b: From Now to NextGen! Can our dreams for airport data become NextGen reality?