The OLS are virtual surfaces not to be penetrated by new obstacles. If a structure remains below that, all is well. At least, that’s how the OLS are often applied around airports for the safety of flight operations. However, there are two significant problems with...
“Everything simple is false. Everything which is complex is unusable.” This thought, originally expressed by philosopher Paul Valéry in 1937, might occasionally pop up when you work with data models or numerous guidelines in a complex domain such as ATC or AIS/AIM (Aeronautical Information Service/Management)....
Airports play an important role in the stimulation of economic growth of the cities in their catchment area. The other way around is equally true: economic growth will stimulate the demand for bigger airports. While the city grows, new high-rise developments can hinder the airport’s...