Overview
GéoTITAN® is a sophisticated tool for designing instrument flight procedures, focusing on flight paths and their protection areas within a geo-referenced aeronautical environment. It utilizes reference data and a Digital Terrain Model to identify significant obstacles and compute safe altitudes, and is used in over 45 countries worldwide.
Integration and Compliance
GéoTITAN® integrates ENAC PANS-OPS expertise with CGX's GIS knowledge, offering a comprehensive geo-referenced package for procedure designers. It aligns with Aeronautical Data Quality (ADQ) standards set by Eurocontrol Regulation and ICAO Annex 15 Amendment 37.
Data-Driven Software
The software includes its own aeronautical database and can connect to external databases, including AIXM. It automatically analyzes the impact of database changes on designed procedures.
Regulatory Basis
GéoTITAN® adheres to ICAO recommended practices as outlined in DOC 8168-OPS/611, DOC 9613, and DOC 9905. It uses Digital Terrain Models and aeronautical obstacle databases for automated analysis and computation of Minimum Obstacle Clearance Altitude (MOCA) and Obstacle Clearance Altitude (OCA).
Capabilities
GéoTITAN® can create conventional or RNAV/PBN trajectories, Annex 14 surfaces (OLS), circling, or the CRM. All computations are performed using the WGS-84 coordinate system.
Geographical Environment
The tool is based on a Geographical Information System (GIS) that manages scanned maps, DTM files, and procedure design working files. It displays aeronautical data such as aerodromes and navaids, and projects data to relevant coordinate systems.
PBN Procedures
A dedicated module designs procedures based on the PBN manual with high automation. It computes complete protection areas for various applications (e.g., B-RNAV, RNAV-1, RNAV-2, RNP approach) and manages transitions between applications.
Flexibility and Manual Design
While most designs are automated, CAD tools are available for situations where regulations cannot be applied.
Automated Output and Procedure Design Suite®
Procedures can be exported to Data4Flight® for automated ARINC coding, chart publication, 3D visualization, and validation. Reports compatible with Microsoft Word can be generated for CRM studies or design reports. The Procedure Design Suite® includes solutions like Data4Flight® and AIP-GIS Charting® for chart production and publication, interoperable with AIXM-compliant systems.