Approach Surface Height
Calculate the height of an approach surface (or other obstacle limitation surface) at a given distance, h = (gradient ÷ 100) · distance, from the ramp gradient (%) and the horizontal distance from the surface origin (m). Obstacle Limitation Surfaces (OLS) are imaginary inclined planes projected from runway thresholds and around runways, defined by ICAO, delimiting the airspace that must stay clear of obstacles for safe landing and takeoff. The approach surface, for example, rises at a typical 2% (1:50) gradient from the runway strip end; any object (building, antenna, tree, terrain) penetrating it is an obstacle to be removed, lowered, marked/lit or, ultimately, leading to operational restrictions. This calculation gives the maximum allowed surface height at each point, to compare with the actual height of existing or proposed obstacles around the airport — the basis of land-use control in airport protection zones and the assessment of new developments. Enter the gradient and the distance.
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Altura da superfície de aproximação
A altura de uma superfície de aproximação (ou de outra superfície limitadora de obstáculos) a uma dada distância é h = (gradiente ÷ 100) · distância, a partir do gradiente da rampa (em %) e da distância horizontal medida a partir do início da superfície. As superfícies limitadoras de obstáculos (OLS — Obstacle Limitation Surfaces) são planos imaginários inclinados que se projetam a partir das cabeceiras e ao redor das pistas, definidos pela ICAO, e que delimitam o espaço aéreo que deve permanecer livre de obstáculos para garantir a segurança das operações de pouso e decolagem. A superfície de aproximação, por exemplo, sobe com um gradiente típico de 2% (1:50) a partir do fim da faixa de pista, na direção em que as aeronaves se aproximam para pousar; qualquer objeto — edifício, antena, torre, árvore ou o próprio terreno — que perfure essa superfície é um obstáculo que deve ser removido, rebaixado, sinalizado e balizado (com luzes de obstáculo), ou, em último caso, levar a restrições operacionais (como aumentar a altura mínima de descida, reduzindo a disponibilidade do aeroporto em mau tempo). Este cálculo determina a altura máxima permitida da superfície em cada ponto, para comparar com a altura real de obstáculos existentes ou propostos no entorno do aeroporto. É a base do controle do uso do solo nas zonas de proteção aeroportuária (que restringem a altura de construções no entorno) e da análise obrigatória de novos empreendimentos — a famosa avaliação de 'objeto projetado no espaço aéreo', que todo edifício alto perto de um aeroporto precisa passar. Informe o gradiente e a distância.
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