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Re: OpenAir Format in XCSoar

by Robin Birch :: Rate this Message:

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It should be feasible to add a number of things to xcsoar such as CTA / CTR / RADIO etc etc etc.  However I have a worry around the modifying of a standard without agreement with the other users of that standard.

Robin

thorner@... wrote:

>
> Ideally an updated  Openair airspace standard but failing that, an ability in
> XCSoar recognise the difference between a CTR (Control Zone) and a CTA
> (Control Area) would be desirable.
>
> kabmorgan wrote:
> >
> > Here's the Winpilot User Guide
> > http://www.winpilot.com/UsersGuide/UserAirspace.asp
> >
> > I've just tried inserting an AT line, but the label doesn't show up on the
> > map in XCSoar.  Is this is what is being asked for?
> >
> > Keith
> >
> >
> >
> > Robin Birch wrote:
> >>
> >> Must admit, I wasn't aware of a newer standard.  Is there one, if so
> >> where can I find it?
> >>
> >> Robin
> >>
> >> thorner@... wrote:
> >>> What chance is there of enabling the ability of XCSoar to recognise the
> >>> "Radio" (VHF Frequency) and  "CTA" (Control Area) statements in the now
> >>> outdated 1999 version 1.0 of the OpenAir airspace format.
> >>> As it stands, there is no difference between a "CTR" Control Zone
> >>> (SFC-?) and a Control Area (CTA)
> >>> with upper (AH) and lower levels (AL) above the ground level (SFC).
> >>> Alternatively, can you specify which later version of the OpenAir
> >>> airspace format is recognised by XCSoar?
> >>>
> >>>     OpenAir Airspace format Version 1.0
> >>>     December 10, 1998
> >>>     Updated October 15, 1999
> >>>    
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>   AIRSPACE related record types:
> >>>   ==============================
> >>>
> >>> AC class    ;    class = Airspace Class, see below:
> >>>      R restricted
> >>>      Q danger
> >>>      P prohibited
> >>>      A Class A
> >>>      B Class B
> >>>      C Class C
> >>>      D Class D
> >>>      GP glider prohibited
> >>>      CTR CTR
> >>>      W Wave Window
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>   AN string        ;     string = Airspace Name
> >>>   AH string        ;     string = Airspace Ceiling
> >>>   AL string        ;     string = Airspace Floor
> >>>   AT coordinate ;    coordinate = Coordinate of where to place a name
> >>> label on the map (optional)         ;     NOTE: there can be multiple AT
> >>> records for a single airspace segment
> >>>
> >>>
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