Speaker Details

Patricia Cruz
Infraero

Patricia Cruz

Patricia Cruz has an extensive background in the aviation industry, currently serving in a key role at Infraero, where she coordinates masterplans and urban integration, with a focus on developing airport masterplans for regional aviation. With experience in both aeronautical engineering and project management, Cruz is deeply involved in airport planning and infrastructure projects, including consulting on complex projects. She also teaches at a postgraduate school of airport engineering.
Day - 1 - Airport design, planning and development - 14:40 - 15:05

Transforming aerodrome safety: leveraging lidar for obstacle management

This case study explores advanced techniques for managing airport protection zones and ensuring the safety and efficiency of air operations. Using cutting-edge aerial survey technologies like lidar, drones and mobile mapping systems, several models of airport protection zones were monitored for obstacles. These tools enable precise, efficient data collection and analysis, enhancing accuracy beyond traditional methods. The integration of specialized software further aids in obstacle tracking and real-time visualization relative to obstacle limitation surfaces (OLS). This technological synergy streamlines compliance with national and international regulations, significantly improving obstacle assessment and management in dynamic aerodrome environments.

The audience will learn:

  • Comprehensive obstacle management strategy
  • Lidar’s role in data accuracy and obstacle analysis
  • Advanced technologies for obstacle management
  • Case study insights from 20 airports