The Aeronautical Division has survived for decades, operating in an
environment that utilized traditional cartographic skills, analysis, and a
tremendous depth of aeronautical knowledge. Our processes included
redundant operations, multiple instances of the same feature data and massive
inefficiencies. As a result, data integrity and quality control were compromised,
often without our realization. It was only through the dedication and hard work
of employees that we did not compromise the safety of our customers.
A large percentage of energy was focused on the format and appearance of
products, rather than the depth of knowledge behind the data. Through this
collaborative effort our eyes were opened to a new way of doing business, and
our processes were transformed. Today, analysts devote their energy to creating
and maintaining quality aeronautical information. Technology then transforms
that quality data into a representation that the customer can utilize. Everyone
does what he or she does best, and the customer receives a product so much like
the original, they never notice the difference.
of NGA's FLIP Terminal procedures products and Nav/Plan charts are being
worked as the 'next' and 'after next'. The resulting improvements in product
quality and accuracy, labor efficiencies, and future applications of the new digital
aeronautical data/products will be presented and demonstrated.