Tue, Jan 26, 2010
Stringent Terrain And Obstacle Requirements Mandated by eTOD
Initiative
An advanced terrain and obstacle map for the U.S., Europe, and
other regions around the world is being compiled by Intermap
Technologies using its high-resolution NEXTMap digital elevation
data, the company said Monday. The map will be used to develop an
advanced terrain and obstacle solution in advance of the
ICAO’s eTOD (Electronic Terrain Obstacle Data) initiative.
The process for collecting the NEXTMap dataset is currently
undergoing certification by the FAA. NEXTMap data will ultimately
enable an eTOD solution, which will help address cross-border
integration issues in an effort to satisfy the need for uniformity
and consistency in the provision of aeronautical information.
Developed in concert with several European-based air navigation
service providers, the solution can potentially reduce the risk of
collision with terrain and other obstacles by satisfying new
reporting and accuracy requirements within well-defined distances
surrounding aerodromes throughout Europe.
Available as early as the second quarter of 2010, the solution
is expected to be compatible with existing planning tools and
software, enable low upfront costs to the member states, and
provide easy access to a seamless terrain and obstacle database
that is centrally located.
“One of the most exciting aspects of helping make this
solution available,” said Adam Denman, Intermap’s vice
president and general manager for Europe, “is it will
increase the safety of flights for crews and passengers by
significantly reducing errors in the terrain and obstacle dataset
here in Europe and by removing current issues associated with
utilizing data in different coordinate systems from neighboring
countries.”
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