Advanced ATC

Digital Terrain and Obstacle Information Management System

A database system providing real-time digital terrain and obstacle data for flight planning, situational awareness, and navigation safety (ICAO Doc 9881, Annex 15).

Quick answer: A database system providing real-time digital terrain and obstacle data for flight planning, situational awareness, and navigation safety (ICAO Doc 9881, Annex 15).

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Quick answer

A database system providing real-time digital terrain and obstacle data for flight planning, situational awareness, and navigation safety (ICAO Doc 9881, Annex 15).

Why it matters

Digital Terrain and Obstacle Information Management System matters because it supports clear communication in Advanced ATC contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

What is Digital Terrain and Obstacle Information Management System?

In this glossary, Digital Terrain and Obstacle Information Management System refers to: A database system providing real-time digital terrain and obstacle data for flight planning, situational awareness, and navigation safety (ICAO Doc 9881, Annex 15).

How is Digital Terrain and Obstacle Information Management System used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Refer to the Digital Terrain and Obstacle Information Management System for current obstacle data before planning your approach."

Why does Digital Terrain and Obstacle Information Management System matter in aviation?

Digital Terrain and Obstacle Information Management System matters because it supports clear communication in Advanced ATC contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Digital Terrain and Obstacle Information Management System?

Digital Terrain and Obstacle Information Management System is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Digital Terrain and Obstacle Information Management System belong to?

In this glossary, Digital Terrain and Obstacle Information Management System is grouped under Advanced ATC. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

A database system providing real-time digital terrain and obstacle data for flight planning, situational awareness, and navigation safety (ICAO Doc 9881, Annex 15).

Operational example

Refer to the Digital Terrain and Obstacle Information Management System for current obstacle data before planning your approach.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Advanced ATC

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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