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MAPPS Presentation to TSA

MAPPS Presentation to TSA Purpose of the Meeting Flight Restrictions affecting Aerial Survey Flights Class “B” / DC and Other Areas Education Security Issues Long Term Solutions MAPPS Organization of Photogrammetric and Mapping Firms

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MAPPS Presentation to TSA

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  1. MAPPS Presentation to TSA

  2. Purpose of the Meeting • Flight Restrictions affecting Aerial Survey Flights • Class “B” / DC and Other Areas • Education • Security Issues • Long Term Solutions

  3. MAPPS • Organization of Photogrammetric and Mapping Firms • The Management Association for Private Photogrammetric Surveyors (MAPPS) is comprised of firms in the surveying, spatial data and geographic information systems field. MAPPS member firms are engaged in surveying, photogrammetry, satellite and airborne remote sensing, aerial photography, hydrographic, aerial and satellite image processing, GPS and GIS data collection and conversion services.  • Over 150 Companies, Nationwide

  4. MAPPS • WHO:MAPPS Member Firms • WHAT:Aerial Survey Flights – Photogrammetry • HOW:Small Aircraft / Cameras • WHY:Acquire Imagery, Data, Spatial Information

  5. MAPPS • NOT:Scenic Photos • NOT:Brochure / Real Estate • NOT:Press / Media • NOT: Pipeline or Power Line Monitoring Patrols • NOT:Traffic Reporting

  6. Aerial Photography Members: Approximately 150 Aircraft utilized for Aerial Photography.

  7. Operations • Flights operate under FAR Part “91” • Most projects require ideal VFR weather conditions • Aircraft less than 12,000 Lbs. Gross

  8. Aircraft Used • High Performance Piston Singles • Light Piston Twins • Small Turboprops (limited)

  9. Aerial Photo Mission Crews Essential Crew Only • Commercial Pilot(s) • Camera Operator • GPS Technician (Occasionally) • NO PASSENGERS!

  10. Camera Equipment • Precision USGS Calibrated Equipment • Nine Inch Negative, 400-500 Foot Rolls of Film • Bolted to Frame of Aircraft, (337) • Approximately 300 Pounds • $250k – $600k costs Commander 690B Navajo

  11. Additional Equipment • Precise Navigation Systems Interfaced with Camera • Inertial Measurement Units (IMU) • GPS Units (Survey Grade) • Laptop Computers • Additional Costs From $250k- $300k

  12. It All Starts With The Flying Aerial Surveying for Mapping and Spatial Data Capture – The Critical First Step in Any Major Project

  13. Airports Highways Environmental Industrial Sites Flood Studies Monitoring Shoreline Mining Utilities Sea Ports / Marinas Railroads Planning Forestry Agricultural Applications

  14. Clients • Federal Government • State Governments • Local Governments • Industrial • Private

  15. Corps of Engineers EPA FEMA Military USDA USFS TVA USGS NIMA-NGA DOT NOAA NASA Typical Clients, Federal Government

  16. Dept of Transportation Dept of Finance Dept Natural Resources Dept Military Affairs Dams / Waterways Cities Counties Fish and Wildlife Dept Aeronautics Airports Utilities Landfills Planning and Zoning Tax Assessors Planning Typical Clients, State and Local Government

  17. Utilities Pipeline Power Line Water Line Sewer Line Telecommunications Storm Drainage Industrial Complex Power Plants Factories Land Development Railroads Quarries Mining Typical Clients, Industrial and Private Private l Engineers l Surveyors l Architects l Planners l Developers

  18. Typical Aerial Photography Project Planning • Coverage Required • Lines to be Flown • Forward Overlap - Sidelap • Altitudes Required for Scale • Digitizing of Flight Lines • Restricted Areas • Prior Coordination with ATC

  19. Aerial Photography Prerequisites • Optimum Clear Weather, No Clouds • Sun Angle, 30 Degrees(Approximately 10:00am - 3:00 pm) • Leaf-off Requirements • GPS Satellite Configuration (PDOP) • Restricted Areas, Traffic (See ATC Manual) • Photo Scale Altitude • Navigation of Flight Lines • Aerial Photography: Normally under VFR; Altitudes Above FL 180, IFR

  20. Flight Lines • Linear Coverage • Block Coverage • Altitudes Dependant on Scale of Photography • 500’ Negative Scale flown @ 3,000’ AGL 1500’ Negative Scale flown @ 9,000’ AGL • Precision Exposures, In some cases exposures must be within 30 meters of planned

  21. Economic Impact • Aerial Photography is 5 – 10% of Typical Mapping Costs • Mapping Costs are 5 – 15 % of the Engineering Costs • Engineering Costs are 6 – 8 % of the Construction Costs • Construction Costs are 90% of Project Costs

  22. Actual Project Paris Pike Reconstruction, KY(12 Miles) • Aerial Photo Costs (3 Altitudes) 6k • Surveying and Mapping Costs 124k • Engineering Costs 4.2M • Total Construction Costs 49M Aerial Photography Costs = 0.011% of Project Costs Downstream Economic Effect – 9074 Times

  23. Critical Flights • Natural Disasters • Emergencies • Terrorism

  24. Current Restrictions • IFR, Class “B” Airspace, TFRs • Inconsistencies in Different Areas of Country; Some OK- Some Not. • Other Restricted Areas: Power Plants; Industrial Complexes; Outdoor Events etc. • Hard Turns, Steep Banks, Changing Direction could be Perceived as a Threat.

  25. Considerations • Based on Small Number of Aircraft • Based on Low Gross Weight • No Passengers • CriticalEconomic Impact • Strictly Defined Flight Projects

  26. Recommendations • On our part – MAPPS continues to urge maximum prior coordination of survey flights and cooperation with ATC • Greater familiarization of FAA with aerial survey requirements and the MAPPS organization • Prioritize critical survey flights and airspace access under Orange threat level • Short Range, Unique Identifier Code for Our Profession • Long Range, Separate Sub Section of Part 91

  27. MAINTAINADIALOGUE

  28. Questions / Comments? Contact: MAPPS 1760 Reston Parkway, Suite 515 Reston, VA 20190 Phone: (703)787-6996 Fax: (703) 787-7550 e-mail: info@mapps.org website: www.mapps.org

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