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Airports
Airports have underground and above ground assets to manage alongside estate management, asset management and maintenance and inventory management. One technology in particular is helping UK airport engineering staff achieve strong results geographic information, airports are now able to predict how future increases in traffic, development and other external factors will weigh on airport resources. GIS software works by pulling together information from third-party providers and the airport itself, and displaying this in map or other format.
Information systems
Enterprise-wide GIS that will combine data locked in existing information systems into a single user interface and could serve more airport personnel and contractor simultaneously is now a reality in several airports in Great Britain.
This approach not only improves asset management and safety, but also allow users to effectively manage their work activities by providing accurate and current information.
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Data systems
By bringing disparate data systems from Engineering, records management and operations into one common central solution (using OS MasterMap data at the core to enable detailed analysis and data management) a single version of truth can be established. This means data on assets such as buildings and plant which traditionally was maintained in several systems, which weren't always compatible, can be delivered together, in real time for airport staff and contractors alike.
An airport's enterprise GIS can feature an abundance of data, sophisticated technology, and reengineered business processes. One of the newest opportunities linked to using OS MasterMap in an airport GIS is a project planning tool that allows users to add a proposed project location to the GIS, including construction and planned cable runs, using Real Time GPS to gain accurate asset location, query the system, and run reports to detect potential conflicts, such as affected utilities and other projects planned in that area.
Geographical information
GI in Airport engineering underpins and enables the wider Operational businesses answer logistics questions such as:
- Where are my company's assets located?
- How can we best model what-if scenarios?
- How can I plan new routes for my facilities?
- How vulnerable are my Assets?
- How can I modify and update my airside assets?
- How long do we need to recover from an interruption?
- Where are my customers in relation to my assets?
Case study
Mapping to monitor airport noise
Being able to carry out desk-based surveys saves valuable time out in the field, allowing Civil Aviation Authority staff to concentrate on core business activities.