AUGMENTED REALITY AIRPORTS IN 3D Young Professionals Innovation Competition Daniel Schoenberg, RS&H Jill Geboy, Jacobs Engineering Daniel Pruim, Horry County Department of Airports
Challenges Explore Innovate Agenda Challenges in the Airport Environment Explore Augmented Reality (AR) Airports in 3D Innovate Aeronautical Data Utilization the Future the Technology
Challenges Explore Innovate Challenges in the Airport Environment Increasing Airport Efficiency with Existing Infrastructure Part 139 Inspections and Safety Critical Information Situational Awareness and Airside Operations Construction Safety, Phasing, and Operations Airports need to maintain interactive, transparent, informative aviation data for multiple stakeholders with various levels of engagement
Challenges Explore Innovate Challenges in the Airport Environment Protecting Airspace and Obstruction Analysis Business Development, Airfield Planning, and Land Use Community Partnerships, Outreach, and Education Airports and their community partners strongly seek technology and data solutions which provide self service options
Challenges Explore Innovate Explore Augmented Reality (AR) Airports in 3D Enhance the real-world environment through the use of geolocation data services customized to the user s preferences Geolocation services obtained through GPS, WIFI, cell service, and database information Interaction between end user and geolocation data services provides stakeholders with trend and usage data
Challenges Explore Innovate Explore Augmented Reality (AR) Airports in 3D AR experience is accessible through a variety of existing peripheral devices and technologies, such as smartphones, tablets, and wearable technology like Google Glass Multiple industries utilize AR technology to leverage existing capabilities with advanced data applications Aviation industry is currently focusing on improving the passenger experience through AR technology
Challenges Explore Innovate Innovate Aeronautical Data Utilization Critical information is currently scattered among many sources NOTAMS available through the FAA database or ATIS Provide safety critical information about airport conditions Aerial Survey required to determine Part 77 Obstructions Airports can be unaware about obstructions to protected navigational surfaces Seamlessly integrating multiple data sources
Challenges Explore Innovate Technology Currently in Place Airport system logging airport construction Information sent from the Airport Control Center FOD Detection System
Challenges Explore Innovate Uses of the Technology Customer Service San Diego International Airport (SAN) continually trims and removes trees that become airspace obstructions Trees on private property close into the airport have caused obstructions to airport operations SAN offered to remove the trees free of charge in order to fix the obstruction Homeowners had difficulty understanding why a tree on their property was causing an issue to aircraft operations Part 77 Surfaces can be difficult to understand with no prior knowledge and inadequate visual exhibits The augmented reality application could be used to show and explain complex airspace or airport issues to the surrounding community
Challenges Explore Innovate Users of the Application Airport Operations staff Construction Crews Tenants Maintenance Crews Airline Staff Pilots Air Traffic Controller Other essential personal in need of safety critical information
Challenges Explore Innovate the Future Capabilities Hot-spots Closed runways and taxiways Construction notices Hard vs. soft surfaces Runways slopes Runway/movement area dimensions Weather and wind information, helping pilots make better decisions ADS-B In / Out Capabilities NOTAMs Noise monitoring capabilities and education Critical airspace surfaces
Challenges Explore Innovate Situational Awareness
Challenges Explore Innovate Total Airfield Solution
Challenges Explore Innovate the Technology Integration with existing Aeronautical Data Services allows customization for each airport application Customizable, scalable, and existing data availability ensures stakeholders are provided self service options to meet their requirements Peripheral, device, and wearable technology exists Largest barrier is ensuring software capabilities meets user demand
Challenges Explore Innovate Discuss concept with Software Development Specialist Integrate with AGIS Data and Part 139 Software Develop proof-of-concept airfield safety package
Challenges Explore Innovate Thank You Daniel Schoenberg Aviation Planner Daniel.Schoenberg@rsandh.com Jill Geboy Consultant II Jill.Geboy@jacobs.com Daniel Pruim Airport Development Specialist pruimd@horrycounty.org To change ourselves effectively, we first have to change our perceptions. Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People