Airports GIS | Update Presented to | Nebraska Aviation Symposium January 2011 Robert Bonanni, National Resource, AAS-101 Date | Wednesday: January 26, 2011

Why Did FAA Create Airports GIS? Improve Efficiencies Airports, FAA, consultants Single, authoritative, accessible data source Reduce Costs to all Stakeholders Improve Safety Increased need for real-time data accuracy Support New Initiatives – Next Generation of Air Transportation (NextGen) A repository of airport information (not just survey data) A true paradigm shift in the way we do business… in the right direction

Airports GIS at a High Level I N P U T Airports GIS O U T P U T Survey Data Collection Data Standards Collection Input NFDC | eNASR data Airports GIS Natl Flt Procedures data Remote Sensing iOE/AAA data AC150/ 5300-16,-17,-18 $ $ electronic ALP Module Ground Surveys eNOTAMs Module * Planning Module NAVAIDS records/data ** Aerial Photos Airport Design Module ** other modules Airport Planning 139 Inspections Module ** 5010/NASR Data * The Agency collectively agrees in this program and has adopted associated Flight Plan goals Gil-- How Can we Differentiate between AS/AAA and Project Data Collection Incorporate ATO Airport Diagrams/Charts Misc Financial Modules ** Airport Ops | NOTAMS * Compatible Land Use Module ** Reduced Redundancy Data | Other Agencies ** Misc Engineering Modules ** Reduced Costs New Tech | LiDAR/GPS ** Misc Environmental Modules ** Data Transformation * In Development | ** Planned

Airports GIS | End State COLLECT CHECK STORE APPLY USE PUBLISH FAA LOBs Planning Module Airports GIS Airports Agencies Industry Other Modules DATA COLLECTION SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT

Airports GIS | Reality/Today COLLECT CHECK STORE APPLY USE PUBLISH FAA LOBs Planning Module Airports GIS Airports Development/Deployment Perspective: ATMs; PCs; FAX; Internet; e-mail; mobile phones; Google Earth

Airports GIS | FY09-10 Accomplishments Emphasis on Survey Standards (Advisory Circulars) and Airports GIS website 800+ projects in the system (includes LPV/WAAS) Airports GIS Programming (software, website, modules) Completed electronic ALP proof-of-concept (Sept 2009) Transitioned from AIM to ARP (Fall 2010) Deployed -18B schema templates (DWG, DGN, and SHP) Outreach (on-going) and Training Deployed web-based training (IDLE), FAQs, and Airports GIS Help Desk ACC, ACI, AAAE, FAA conferences and workshops Initiated: external training (ACC); internal training (6 Regions by end of CY10) Initiated robust data collection/input efforts Phase I – 7 Airports (SW and SO Regions); Phase II – 30 Airports (All Regions) Increasing emphasis on Airports GIS deliverable for all projects AIP Grant/PFC requirement to incorporate on virtually all projects Obstruction surveys, construction projects, noise contours, land acquisition “Tiger Team” deployed to reduce data verification delays Issued Working Draft Guidance (see National Planning Website) Strategic Plan created and in review (includes preliminary BCA results) Transition Policy in review (target for implementation in Jan)

Airports GIS | FY2011 Priorities Implement Transition Policy and finalize Strategic Plan Business Case (and tie-in with other LOBs) Data Collection Complete Phase I pilot program; marked progress on Phase II Fund additional robust data collection projects at high priority locations Address Growing Pains >>> see next slide Streamline data verification process (review: plans; control; imagery; data) Improve website software and project flow (project/partial vs. airport-centric) Complete deployable eALP module precursors (programming; beta-testing) Incorporate lessons learned from pilot projects into Advisory Circulars (for updating in FY2012) and programming Outreach and Training (on-going) Integrated Distance Learning Environment (IDLE) Continue additional internal/external workshops and outreach efforts Explanation of ROIs to airport community (from FAA field personnel) Begin planning for resident training course at FAA Academy

Airports GIS | Addressing Immediate Challenges COLLECT CHECK STORE APPLY USE PUBLISH Improved Web Portal FAA LOBs eALP beta Airports GIS Airports Transition Policy (for all Airport categories) Cost Drivers; Timing Enhanced data verification process

Airports GIS Transition Policy | Premise Airports GIS ACs were applied too broadly too quickly Estimated 4,000 projects per year (staff is already very busy) One size of requirement does not fit all project types Industry and FAA have a steep learning curve Airports GIS system and processes not ready to handle demand ACs have kinks that need to be worked out Transitioning is the key to realizing program (and NextGen) benefits Program requirements need to be transitioned in practically Phased in to airports by size and relevance to NAS Enforce compliance as appropriate by project Improve awareness, education and support

Transition Policy | Proposed Next Steps Initiate/enforce requirements when there is a “triggering event” Any change to safety critical data, such as: New or lengthened runway Instrument procedure design Master Plan / eALP update Then phase in (by relevance to NAS) Large/Medium Hubs: Now (FY10-11) Small/Non Hubs: 1 year (FY12) Top Non Primary: 2 years (FY13) Middle Tier GA: 3 Years (FY14) Lower Tier GA: 4 Years (FY15) Meanwhile, encourage the use of CADD standards identified in -18 draft Transition Policy | 2½ pages 67 comments from the field! 11 comments from APP-1/AAS-1

Transition Policy | draft Timeline FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 Other GA* Phase In by Airport Hub Size and Relevance Unless Triggering Event & Encourage CAD Compliance A Middle Tier GA* Top Non-Primary Small and Non Hub Airports Large & Medium Hub Airports “Right-Size” requirements APP Policy New Tech B Revise AC-18 Data Verification (where necessary) Prioritized Verification Appox. level of effort C Outreach & Education IDLE Support Awareness Today

Working Draft Policy | Potential Near-Term Updates Update to incorporate adoption of Transition Policy Identify data required (or optional) by project type Define where data is relevant and collected Update changes to data verification process NGS only verifies data for procedure design FAA/airport verifies data for planning and identification Reevaluate accuracy requirements Enable the use of more cost effective technology (satellite and LiDAR) Consider Field sentiment | enable the Regions to “right size” the requirements to their specific project needs

Looking Forward | eALP Transition Today Near Term End State 2011-2012 2012-2015 2015 + Airports GIS data collection and submittal Sponsor/FAA access to data through Airports GIS Legacy ALP (paper or PDF) Legacy ALP coordination and approval process Airports GIS data collection and submittal Sponsor/FAA access to data through Airports GIS Electronic Signatures (submittal and approval) eALP (geo-referenced PDF) with legacy ALP review and approval process Airports GIS data collection and submittal Sponsor/FAA access to data through Airports GIS Electronic eALP submittal Electronic eALP review and approval through Airports GIS Geo-referenced PDF (for use outside Airports GIS) Limited e-Capability Increasing Efficiency Optimized Efficiency

Lessons Learned / Using Airports GIS | DFW DFW: LIVE Parking Status DFW: Flight Track Analysis

Airports GIS | Business Case Analysis (BCA) The FAA Office of Airports is preparing a Business Case Analysis for Airports GIS. Data and conclusions from the Business Case Analysis will be used to further guide the development and implementation processes of Airports GIS based on a review of the eALP Pilot Program and general lessons learned. We also want to better understand the full potential use of the data collected as part of the Airports GIS program, including internal and external FAA uses, and data that will be used in support of NextGen. For example, the Business Case Analysis will be used to provide financial data for the FAA’s Investment Analysis of its Aeronautical Information Management (AIM). AIM is the FAA source for collecting, validating, storing, maintaining, and disseminating aeronautical data concerning the United States and its territories to support real-time aviation activities. 15

Airports GIS | Business Case Analysis | NextGen Airport GIS provides accurate and up-to-date maps of airport facilities and equipment that is essential to NextGen systems and capabilities. As a result, Airports GIS is a key enabler for NextGen implementation. FAA office of Airports (ARP) is supporting the development of such a NextGen capability through the collection, formatting, and uploading of airport and aeronautical data as specified in the Airport Surveying-GIS Program. Because Airports GIS is part of NextGen, the Benefit Case Analysis must follow the general guidelines of the FAA Acquisition Management Policy (AMP) and Financial Investment Process. The BCA is being prepared in parallel to the Investment Analysis being conducted for AIM. 16

Airports GIS | Business Case Analysis | Capabilities Key system capabilities/data to be assed in the BCA: Improved Collaboration: Immediately share comments and questions with FAA, airport, and consultant stakeholders for more efficient and effective resolution. Thorough Analysis: Measure heights, distances, and clearances of runways, taxiways, obstacles and other features in comparison with design standards. Access to Multiple Sources of Information: Gain one-stop access to a variety of airport mapping, operations, financial, and other data sources. Better Decisions: interpret information and make decisions (e.g. flight procedure minimums, protected critical areas, modifications to standards, and other safety determinations) faster and with greater confidence because data is consistently presented, current, comprehensive, and assured to be the required quality.

Airports GIS | How will GIS help us do our job better and how often will we use Airports GIS data? Airports GIS will provide data to support airport construction, land-use planning, environmental compliance, categorical exclusions, recording of NAVAID records, 3-D visualization, and integration into other GIS efforts. Think about how we currently refer to geospatial data/maps related to: Grant Review and Approval Project Eligibility Requirements Compatible Land Use Master Plans/ALP Obstruction Evaluation (OE) Database/Airspace Determination Runway Safety Area Determination Environmental/NEPA Design Review Conformity to Plans and Specifications (As-Builts) Safety and Construction Phasing Compliance/Grant Obligations Land Acquisition 18

NextGen | Can you see the connection to Airports GIS data?

NextGen | Can you see the connection to Airports GIS data?

Airports GIS | Measure and Quantify the Benefits Our focus can shift from processing data to using data to make informed decisions in a more timely manner. Primary benefactors External | Airport Sponsors External | Airport Consultants (primarily A&E firms) Internal | ARP personnel Internal | Other FAA Lines of Business Types of benefits Efficiency Benefits (i.e. Time/Cost Savings) Effectiveness Benefits 21

Thank You: Questions Welcome!