Airport GISApplications & Implementations Issues

Dr. Majed A. Khater, AIASr. GIS Manager

Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC)UAE

mkhater@pd.adac.ae

Agenda

q What id Airport GIS (AGIS) & Examplesq GIS Development and Implementation Issuesq ADAC’s Plans for GISq Q & A

The Challenge: Our ability to decipher corporate-wide data and assets

Airport GIS is about Data Sharing

The Solution:Centralized & flexible GIS system to help organize and deliver corporate-wide information

q Combining data locked in various existing information systems into a single user interface

q Provide for more efficient data management, sharing, and security

q Allow users to effectively manage their work activities -Improving customer service and staff satisfaction

GIS can help by:

Decipher = decode, make sense of, interpret, translate, read, crack

How Airports use GIS!

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Land use Planning

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Planning StudiesGate Management

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q Unfiltered access to up-to-date corporate-wide dataq Additional capabilities for Visualization & data analysisq Improve facility management & maintenanceq Minimize environmental and construction conflictsq Can generate revenue by releasing expensive floor space for other usesq Reduce the cost of consultants by providing up-to-date data

Why Airports Use GIS!To do business BETTER, FASTER and with LESS COST

q Leased/Lesable space inventoryq Lease, Concessions & Retail Managementq Space Allocation & Revenue Analysisq Marketing and advertising

Examples of Airport GIS utilizationGIS can aid Business/Commercial Development by:

q Displaying complex information in the forms of maps and images. Providing dynamic situational awareness and COP

q Rapidly assessing impacts to critical infrastructure

q Determining evacuation needs including shelters and appropriate routing

q Modeling incidents and analyzing consequences

q Interface with Dispatch Systems to provide location data when addressing calls

Examples of Airport GIS utilization

GIS can aid Emergency Management by:

q Maximize productivity/combine activities: In responding to Work Order Requests, GIS can provide accurate location data, maintenance history and other equipments in the area

q Ability to view all utility assets at one time perform network modeling, maintenance, inspection…etc.

q Access signage location and images, track maintenance and generate reports to show compliance with safety and security requirements

q Supply mobile situational awareness to remote field teams

Examples of Airport GIS utilizationGIS can aid Facility Management by:

q Graphical Presentations (Maps, Charts …etc.)q Data Analysis and Studies q Desktop & Web Based Interactive Applications

GIS Services

Three types of services can be recognized

Examples from Las Vegas

GIS Services - Maps

GIS Services - Analysis

Terminal Management System

Gate Management

GIS Services - Applications

Lease Application System

Master Utilities

Internet Mapping

GIS Services - Applications

3D Visualization

Integrated Planning SystemERP Integration

MissionDevelop, create, and maintain an accurate, updated and shared geospatial data resource to support decision making processes, management and operation of all ADAC facilities

VisionGIS will be fully integrated with all ADAC business processes, enhancing efficiencies and contributing to overall staff satisfaction by making accurate and updated data available to users quickly and easily

GIS @ ADAC

Goal: Build a Corporate-wide, enterprise GIS system, to serve all ADAC’s Departments and Subsidiaries

ADAC GIS - Esri EMEA UC October 26-28, 2010 Rome

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Buildings Footprints Waste Water Aprons & holding Pads Geotechnical Data

Floor Plan Details Storm Water Roads Aerial Imagery

Leased/Leasable Spaces Fuel Markings Roadways

Assets Gas Navigational Aids Noise Management Areas

Building Systems Electric Protection Surfaces Flight Tracks

As-Built drawings Communications Security/Perimeter Fence Obstacles

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Lease Management Maintenance Systems Training Reports

Facility Management Capacity Planning Certification Analysis

Safety + Security Management

Emergency Response Capacity Planning Presentations

Leased/Leasable Spaces Inspection Safety Inspection General Maps

Assets Reporting Security Management Noise Management

Building Systems Cost Analysis Airspace Planning Flight Tracks Analysis

As-Built drawings Emergency response Obstacles Management

GIS Implementation Challenges

q Building an enterprise GIS program is NOT an easy task Considering success at other sites, we still have to justify and explain why we should invest in a GIS Program

q The following slides will discuss some of the development and implementation issues

Organizational issues will determine the success of any GIS implementation (Not the Technology)

GIS Implementation

To Jump Start GIS we should:

q Marshall political support

q Clarify business objectives which GIS is expected to achieve

q Secure funding

q Enlist the co-operation of end users

The success of GIS is in the hands of the users (not the GIS specialists)

q GIS implementation cannot be seen as a purely technical exercise (end users participation)

q GIS should be driven by business demand and not by the technology itself (Demand pull and not technology push)

q Business managers need to be persuaded that GIS can deliver benefits that are consistent with their core business objectives (should see Results)

GIS Implementation

Planning GIS implementation is critical

GIS Implementation

q Failure of GIS implementation can be attributed to human/organizational factors more than technical reasons:

q Poor GIS management structure

q GIS staff limitation (limited staff, limited experience)

q Lack of funding (not one time lump sum)

q Lack of executive support (they don’t really believe in GIS)

For GIS to succeed

GIS Implementation

q Should be recognized as a corporate strategy(to streamline business processes, increase efficiencies by managing, organizing and sharing critical data layers)

q GIS vision should be “Top Down” approach while implementation should be “Bottom Up”

q GIS will cause major changes in the way organizations work, alter people’s working life and demand significant resources to complete

GIS develops in 4 major steps:

GIS Development Methodology

1. Initial awareness of the system & organizational needs2. Building the business case (external & internal investigation)3. Create/appoint GIS team (focus on internal investigation)

q User Needs Assessmentq Data Conversionq Cost-Benefit & Risk Analysis

4. Design, Build and Deliver GIS Services (Implementation)q Mapsq Applicationsq Reports

Cost - very easy to measure:

q Procurement cost (investigating the need for GIS)q Start-up cost: software, hardware, space …etc.q Data conversion cost (60-80% of total cost)q Data maintenance and update cost (GIS staff)

Benefits – not so easy to measure:

q Efficiencies in present practices (reduce emergency response time)q Expanded capabilities (staff & organization)q Benefits form sale of new products/servicesq Intangible, unquantifiable benefits (customer & staff satisfaction. No incidents)

Risk Analysis –identify sources of risk & plan for it:q Size risk (bigger implementation means greater risk)q Technology risk (focus on proven/tested technology)q Structure risk (organizational change)

GIS Development Methodology

Cost-Benefit & Risk Analysis

Executive Level Location (CEO):q Corporate strategy, it is important & has the highest level of supportq Central location will cover all aspects of the company’s businessq The CEO’s office may be removed for the day to day business realities where GIS is

expected to provide process improvement

User Department Location:q GIS can develop quickly and will gain enthusiastic support form immediate users

(Planning)q Provide low profile beginning for the GIS, use existing staffq Departmental set-up may be unable to grow into a corporate service

Computer Services (IS/IT):q Neutral/can provide professional level system design/analysisq Initial enthusiasm for GIS often come from potential users, not ITq Users often times view central and strong IT as unresponsive, and unlikely to give GIS

sufficient priority.

Location of the GIS Unit

OUT-Sourceq Database design, needs assessment and initial GIS data conversionq This is the more expensive approach, but will take the least amount of time

IN-Houseq This method will take the longest time, but will cost lessq GIS staff will be very familiar with the data created and developed methods

IN & OUTq Combine and coordinate efforts of internal staff and managed consultantsq Balance between time and budgetq Maintains internal staff involvement in the full processq Will ensure data quality and currency.

GIS Development Method

q GIS Initiative started in January of 2009q GIS Manager, Surveying Manager and a GIS Specialistq Initial System procurement –April 2009 (Software, Workstations Data and Applications

servers)q Initial data conversion for basic Airport Layout Plan (ALP) layers –Nov 2009q Prototype map viewers applications – March 2010

ADAC GIS Status

We have Developed 3-year GIS strategic Plan (3 Phases)

Phase 1GIS Program development, will include:

q Data Models

q Needs Assessment, strategic Plan & Implementation Study

q Core Map Viewers and Web-based Applications

q Enterprise System Architecture

Phase 2Terminal Floor Plan Survey -3D Laser Scanning

Phase 3Implementation phase: Corporate-wide applications to support lease management, safety, security…etc., Systems Integration (ERP)

ADAC GIS – Current Efforts

Airport GIS -Dashboards

ADAC-GISSpatial Data Warehouse

Master Planning

Project Management

Document Management

Environmental Management

Lease Management

MaintenanceManagement

EmergencyManagement

SecurityManagement

Safety Management

Property Management

Pavement Management

FacilityManagement

CableManagement

Sign Management

Aerial PhotoManagement

AssetsManagement

As-BuiltManagement

ERP Systems

Facility MaintenanceSystems

Financial Systems

Airport Operational DBAODB

SpaceManagement

Q & A?

THANK You!