Development of an Integrated Digital Elevation Model for Safe Takeoff and Landing of the Aircraft

Ciećko, Adam; Jarmołowski, Wojciech

doi:10.2478/arsa-2013-0013

Abstract

The article describes preliminary results of the augmentation of Global Navigation Satellite System/Inertial Navigation System positioning (GNSS/INS) by Digital Elevation Model (DEM) based on the data from the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) and data from field survey.

The prototype software is developed to refer the position of the aircraft to DEM and informs the user about the current relevant flight parameters. The number of the parameters may be arbitrarily increased, however, currently we investigate the altitude above the terrain and the aircraft position relative to the descent path and airfield.

The study provides some information on the local SRTM accuracy in relation to the field survey of the airfield "Dajtki" - Aeroclub of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn.

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Development of an Integrated Digital Elevation Model for Safe Takeoff and Landing of the Aircraft

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