PDToolKit eTOD DataStore
With the requirement from ICAO for the handling of electronic Obstacle and Terrain
data collectively known as eTOD, Aeronautical Software Development (ASD) has developed
a unique product to complement PDToolKit Procedure Design and add to the suite of
aviation products we offer.
The PDToolKit eTOD DataStore has been created to encompass the complete eTOD requirement
and workflow needed from the survey data capture through to Procedure Design and
presentation of the data in a graphical environment.
The PDToolKit eTOD DataStore comprises of a set of essential tools that assist aiding
the user in the workflow shown above. These tools are required to manipulate and
process the data to make it eTOD compliant; the likelihood is your data will be
in different formats. Once the data has been collected and reviewed, it can then
be added into the PDToolKit eTOD DataStore.
These tools are:
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PDToolKit eTOD Graphics Manager (GM) - A graphics management tool which is substantially
more than a viewer and which is capable of displaying the most popular raster, elevation
and vector data. It will convert, edit and print allowing the user to have GIS functionality.
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PDToolKit eTOD CAD - A tool that integrates with the CAD software (AutoCAD or
MicroStation at present) that allows obstacle and terrain data to be added and displayed,
cross referenced with the eTOD Database and construction of the 3D Area 2 defined
Surfaces around the airport runways for obstacle analysis. There is also a Google
Earth export to present the data visually, typically obstacles and a synchronisation
dialog to assist between obstacles in the CAD drawing and the eTOD Database.
- PDToolKit eTOD Database - This is a full geospatial database
that will store the obstacle and terrain data in the required format as prescribed
by ICAO. The user has the capability to review each entity in the database to enter/edit
the required information. This database can be hosted off-site or perhaps on a server
in your office.
Note:
PDToolKit eTOD DataStore does not include the CAD software; one of the following
CAD applications is required: AutoCAD MAP 3D 2008, AutoCAD MAP 3D 2009, Bentley
MicroStation MAP, for other CAD software please contact ASD.
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