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Thursday, November 19, 2009

Improved Data Management and Workflow

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is making air navigation safer through more timely access to accurate data. Using ArcGIS Server, a server-based geographic information system (GIS) from ESRI, ICAO is creating a Web-based portal containing various global air navigation charts that can be viewed and accessed over the Internet. Providing access to the data is particularly beneficial for the planning, monitoring, and analysis of newly planned facilities and services in regional air navigation plans (ANP). Having this information makes it easier for planning and implementation groups to expedite projects in accordance with ICAO priorities. The system is called the ICAO electronic Air Navigation Plan (eANP) GIS portal and provides access to the ICAO Global Air Navigation Plan database. Global air navigation plans that are available include air traffic safety charts, flight information region charts, air traffic management charts, aerodome operations planning, satellite images, regional charts, and many other thematic maps.