Basic Aeronautical Cartography

Introduction

Objectives

At the end of this course the Participant will be able to

• provide the participants with the themes of Cartography science and how to use it in representation of Air Navigation & Aerodromes data "Aeronautical Charts “.
• Bbe familiar with the Scale, Projections, Directions, Geographical Coordinates, WGS-84, and Topography and Relief Representation.
• Read the topographic maps and extract the data from it such as obstacles and the aerodrome General geographical features needed to the ICAO Aeronautical Charts production.
• To be familiar with the principals of drawing maps and reading all Aviation Charts. 
• Enable the participants to know how to produce different kinds of Aeronautical Charts according to the Phases of flight.
• Draw, check and amend general maps and Aeronautical Charts.
• Produce all types of AIP charts using automation software's (Local software or UATS software).
• Demonstrate and be familiar with ICAO aeronautical charts and will be able to draw, check and adjust general maps and Aeronautical Charts.

Who Sould Attend

• ATC AIS and ATS Officers
• Cartographers

Course Content

• Module 0 - Introduction
• Module 01 - Geodesy
• Module 02 - Types of Aeronautical Charts and Chart Groups
• Module 03 - Aeronautical Charts

Prerequisite

• Master The Oral And Written Expression of English Language.
• Participants must prove an aviation background through: ICAO Course 051 or ICAO Course 021.

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