Dafif Data Download
- Database is called the Digital Vertical Obstruction File (DVOF). The database is primarily for NGA's internal use and isn't available as a 'standard' product (i.e. You can't get it from the Defense Logistics Agency), however you can download the data using NGA's 'WebDVOF'.
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- Data was derived from the Digital Aeronautical Fight Information File (DAFIF), a product of the National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA) of the United States Department of Defense (DOD). The distribution of DAFIF is based on the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Aeronautical Information Regulation and Control (AIRAC) cycle of.
- The DAFIF data, by contrast, was richer in that it described complete shapes as series of line-line segments but also as circles and arcs (think about most Class B, C and D airspace). While the FAA system of using a large number of points to approximate a circle, rather than just saying something like '5 NM circle at -119.5w / 49n' works, it.
- Seriously, the DAFIF is a wonderful example of free information online, even if the Web people forget to renew their certificate, or even to come up with a domain name to associate with the IP address.
The Import DAFIF Shapefiles Into AIS Geodatabase tool can be used to import Digital Aeronautical Flight Information File (DAFIF) data into the AIS data model. This tool uses cross-reference mapping files to import the data into the proper location in the AIS schema.
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Note:
Mapping files are already created to import from DAFIF to AIS. They can be found in the following install directory locations:
The Aeronautical Content Exploitation System (ACES) and Consolidated Aeronautical Resources Download Site (CARDS) are enhanced web planning tools on the NIPRNet and Internet that allow users to access the full suite of NGA’s aeronautical products and data, including DoD FLIP, AAFIF, DAFIF, and the Aeronautical.
- For 32-bit Windows operating systems—<Installation location>Program FilesArcGISAviationChartingDesktop10.8DataExchangeDAFIF
- For 64-bit Windows operating systems—<Installation location>Program Files(x86)ArcGISAviationChartingDesktop10.8DataExchangeDAFIF
The following table indicates which DAFIF shapefile imports into which AIS feature class. This information is controlled by the entries in the DafifTableMappings.txt file that also contains information about which field is used as the client key for the mapping.
DAFIF shapefile | AIS feature class |
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ACOM | SERVICE |
ACOMRM | CALLSIGN |
ARPT | ADHP |
ATSH | ATSROUTE |
ATSL | ATSROUTE |
BDRYC | AIRSPACEBOUNDRY |
BDRYH | AIRSPACEBOUNDRY |
BDRYHP | AIRSPACE |
BDRYL | AIRSPACEBOUNDRY |
BDRYLP | AIRSPACE |
GEN | ADDRESS |
HLPT | ADHP |
NAVH | NAVAIDCOMPONENT |
NAVAIDCOMPONENT | |
NAVT | NAVAIDCOMPONENT |
ORTCA | CLEARANCE |
RUNWAY | ADHPSURFACEAREA |
SUASHP | AIRSPACE |
SUASLP | AIRSPACE |
WPTH_P | DESIGNATEDPOINT |
WPTL_P | DESIGNATEDPOINT |
WPTT_P | DESIGNATEPOINT |
Note:
You will need to create an AIRSPACEBOUNDRY feature class for importing the BDRYL, BDRYH, and BDRYC DAFIF shapefiles.
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Additional mapping files also control the following:
- The DAFIF field that is mapped in the target feature class using the entries in the DafifFieldMappings.txt file.
- The domain values that are mapped from DAFIF to domain values in the AIS using the entries in the DafifDomainMappings.json file.
File | DAFIFTableMappings.txt |
Purpose | Maps DAFIF shapefile features to AIS feature classes or tables. |
Format | Source DAFIF shapefile, destination AIS feature class, DAFIF shapefile field or fields used to populate AIS feature class Clientkey_Id value. |
Example |
File | DAFIFFieldMappings.txt |
Purpose | Maps DAFIF shapefile fields to AIS fields. There is one line for each AIS feature class or table with source DAFIF shapefile and destination AIS field names given in subsequent corresponding pairs as needed. |
Format | AIS feature class or table, source DAFIF shapefile field name, destination AIS field name. |
Example |
File | DAFIFDomainMappings.json |
Purpose | Maps DAFIF shapefile domain values to AIS domain values where there may be schema differences. |
Format | |
Example |
File | DAFIFLogic.json |
Purpose | Defines logic used to populate AIS relationship classes, supplemental tables. and special logic for feature creation. |
Format | Varied |
Example |