Could you elaborate on the process of determining the elevation of an aerodrome? What specific tools or methods are typically employed in this task? Is it a manual process involving measuring devices or is there an automated system that utilizes advanced technology such as satellite imagery? Additionally, are there any standard procedures or regulations that must be followed to ensure the accuracy of the elevation data? I'm particularly interested in understanding the steps involved in this process and how it affects the safety and efficiency of aircraft operations at the aerodrome.
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HallyuHype
Fri Jun 28 2024
Utilizing this rule, a simple formula can be derived to calculate the field height: (QNH - QFE) multiplied by 30 feet per hpa.
isabella_doe_socialworker
Fri Jun 28 2024
QNH represents the pressure setting that accurately reflects the aerodrome's true altitude at the ground level.
Federico
Fri Jun 28 2024
QFE, on the other hand, signifies the pressure setting where the altimeter will display zero feet at the field level.
Chiara
Fri Jun 28 2024
There is a general rule that states that for every 1 hpa change in pressure, there is a corresponding change of 30 feet in altitude.
Margherita
Thu Jun 27 2024
This formula takes into account the difference between QNH and QFE and translates it into the corresponding height differential between the aerodrome's true altitude and the zero feet reference point at the field level.