Aerodrome Mapping Database (AMDB)

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Aerodrome Mapping Database (AMDB)
An AMDB is a spatial database of an airport. An
AMDB dataset describes the spatial layout of an
aerodro ome features' geometry is modeled using
points, lines, and polygons. As characteristics,
additional details describing the features and
their roles are kept. Name or identification,
quality parameters, and surface type are a few
examples of attributes. Some features also hold
vertical data in the form of characteristics,
such as height and elevation. For the following
feature classes, aerodrome mapping data is
available Runways, helipads, taxiways, aprons,
vertical structures, water, hotspots, and surface
lighting for aerodromes are examples of these
types of infrastructure. The current Aeronautical
Information Management (AIM) system, which is
taking the place of the outdated Aeronautical
Information System, includes AMDB (AIS). The
ICAO's Future Air Navigation Systems (FANS)
operational concept, which is being operationally
implemented in the EU as Single European Sky
(SESAR) and in the US as Next Generation Air
Transportation System, is driving this transition
(NEXTGEN).
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Images from aircraft or high-resolution
satellites that have a spatial resolution of 1 m
or less are suitable for AMDB creation.
Two-dimensional aerodrome mapping data can be
digitally preserved using imagery that has been
geometrically rectified and georeferenced. To
determine three-dimensional coordinates for AMDBs
with elevation and height values, specialized
photogrammetry software is needed.
Aim The aim of the AMDB is to show an airport in
digital miniature form to pilots, and others for
navigating on the airport site, and the traffic
controllers .Visual interpretation through Maps,
charts, and elevation models provides a strong
visual tool for the users. Multiple user classes
can benefit from using these databases, including
pilots, controllers, aerodrome managers, and
aerodrome security personnel. AMDB is used in the
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• Runway operations
• Emergency and security service management
• Early warning and runway barriers detection and
  alerting.
• Aerodrome surface guidance and navigation.
• Aerodrome facility and asset management.
• Display and deviation detection and alerting
  management
• Chart information.
• Display and digital ATIS information.
• Aerodrome and airline resource management.
• Training (flight simulation).
• Provides Notice to Airman (NOTAM) and
  aeronautical data
• overlays.
• Synthetic vision.
• Low visibility operation.

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A wide range of applications, primarily onboard
ones like Electronic Flight Bags, utilize AMDBs
(EFBs). These programs are designed to increase
safety and smooth operation largely by enhancing
the user's awareness and/or by helping with
surface navigation. Conclusion To ensure safety
and effectiveness on the ground, airports all
around the world face a difficult and ongoing
task. A collection of aerodrome data that has
been collected and set up for simple electronic
storage and retrieval in systems that support
aerodrome surface motions, training, charting,
and planning is known as an aerodrome mapping
database. In order to improve surface movements
for normal or low-visibility operations,
authorities deploy AMDBs. Taxiing paths can be
improved to increase flow effectiveness and
reduce the likelihood of runway intrusions. The
usage of AMDBs can be advantageous to a variety
of user groups, including pilots, controllers,
airport managers, emergency/security personnel at
aerodromes, etc.