Using Arcade Programming Language with ArcGIS for Aviation

As the aviation industry continues to evolve and become more data-driven, the ability to quickly and easily analyse and visualise large amounts of data is becoming increasingly important. One powerful tool for this purpose is Arcade, a scripting language that is built into the ArcGIS platform and can be used to create custom expressions and calculations for use in maps, charts, and other visualisations.

One particularly useful application of Arcade in aviation is in the creation of charts and visualisations using AIXM data. AIXM, or Aeronautical Information Exchange Model, is a data standard used in the aviation industry to represent information about airspace, airports, and other aeronautical features. By using Arcade to create custom expressions and calculations, it's possible to extract the information needed from AIXM data and use it to create charts and visualisations that can be used for a wide range of purposes.

For example, Arcade can be used to create charts that show the distribution of flight paths over time, or to create visualizations that show the distribution of aircraft types at a particular airport. It can also be used to create charts and visualisations that show the distribution of weather conditions, such as temperature, precipitation, or wind speeds, at different locations.

One of the great benefits of using Arcade with AIXM data is that it allows you to create visualizations that are tailored to your specific needs, rather than being limited to pre-built charts and visualizations. Additionally, Arcade can also be used to create custom expressions and calculations that can be used to analyse and visualize data in real-time, allowing you to make more informed decisions and respond more quickly to changing conditions.

Here is an example of using the Arcade programming language to symbolise airspace using data from an AIXM dataset:

// Get the airspace class from the AIXM data

var airspaceClass = $feature.airspace_class;

// Define the symbols for each airspace class

var symbols = {

"A": { type: "simple-fill", color: [255, 0, 0, 0.5] },

"B": { type: "simple-fill", color: [0, 255, 0, 0.5] },

"C": { type: "simple-fill", color: [0, 0, 255, 0.5] },

"D": { type: "simple-fill", color: [255, 255, 0, 0.5] },

"E": { type: "simple-fill", color: [255, 0, 255, 0.5] }

};

// Return the symbol for the current airspace class

return symbols[airspaceClass];

This script uses the airspace_class attribute from the AIXM data to determine the airspace class of the current feature, and then uses a dictionary (symbols) to define the symbol for each class. The script then uses the return statement to return the appropriate symbol for the current feature.

In this example, airspace class A is symbolised with a red fill, class B with a green fill, class C with a blue fill, class D with a yellow fill and class E with a purple fill.

By using Arcade, you can easily customise the symbols and create more complex expressions and calculations based on the attributes of your data, providing more flexibility when visualising the airspace data. Additionally, Arcade can be used to create dynamic symbols that change based on certain conditions, allowing you to create more interactive and informative maps.

In conclusion, using Arcade with Aviation for ArcGIS to create charts using AIXM data is a powerful way to gain insights from data and make better decisions. It provides a flexible and customisable solution for data analysis and visualisation, allowing to extract the information needed and create charts and visualisations that are tailored to specific needs. Additionally, the ability to analyse and visualise data in real-time provides a clear advantage in a fast-paced and dynamic industry such as aviation.

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