Using Airport Geographic Information Systems (AGIS) to develop a comprehensive digital library for Erbil International Airport

Abstract

Based on the principle and general implementation process of GIS and the characteristics of airport pavement management, this paper describes the implementation process of GIS for Erbil Airport planning and design. To organize the spatial entities effectively, some layers are set according to the characteristics of spatial entities. The spatial database is established, and then the function design of GIS software is presented including map exploring, map locating, spatial query, rendering style of map and output of map. Airport mangers are finding that an integrated geographic information system (IGIS) can help them to better manage both air- and ground-side operations. In this paper the section on the ground was the case study, representng the AGIS in building infrastructure layers of Erbil international airport buildings and pavement. The results were a map includg multi layers; each layer has information that contains a comprehensive database. Even more the digital library for Erbil International Airport involves general information about aircraft noise pollution and studying its effect on the surrounding area of the flight track generating a noise pollution map. Digital library also helps in controlling pavement characteristics changes and determining airports’ future developments.