Open AccessDeveloping a Comprehensive Digital Library Using Airport Geographic Information Systems (AGIS)
Author(s) -
Asma Thamir Ibraheem,
Waseem Wathiq Hammodat
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
iop conference series. materials science and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1757-899X
pISSN - 1757-8981
DOI - 10.1088/1757-899x/671/1/012114
Subject(s) - runway , geographic information system , computer science , rendering (computer graphics) , transport engineering , pavement management , spatial analysis , process (computing) , data access layer , international airport , software , information system , database , geography , engineering , cartography , remote sensing , artificial intelligence , electrical engineering , programming language , operating system
GIS can provide airport management staff with visual pavement information and powerful analysis tools. The spatial information managed by GIS can ensure the accumulation of valid data concerning the attributes of airport pavement. Based on the principles and general implementation process of GIS, and the characteristics of airport pavement management, this paper describes the implementation process of GIS for planning and design of Erbil airport. To organize the spatial entities effectively, several layers were set according to the characteristics of spatial entities. The spatial database was established, and then the function design of GIS software is presented including map exploration, map location, spatial query, rendering style and output of map. Airports are finding that integrated geographic information systems (AGIS) can help them to better manage both air-and ground-side operations. In this paper we present a representative case study of the AGIS for Erbil International Airport buildings and pavements. The study generated results in the form of a multi-layer map, whereby each layer has information that contains a comprehensive database. There are two primary types of pavement utilized in the construction of runways, taxiways and aprons for modern airports. These are classified generally as rigid pavement and flexible pavement, each involving a different approach of analysis, design and construction. The choice of which to use depends upon local conditions, construction difficulties and economics. Consequently, a comparative study of each type of pavement was made to find the most suitable pavement structure for Erbil International Airport (AIAP). The digital library for Erbil International Airport includes general information about aircraft noise pollution and its effect on the surrounding area of the flight track, generating a noise pollution map.