Computer graphics in airport management
Abstract Computer graphics technology has been in use for over a decade. This technology has matured to a point where large applications involving databases can now be undertaken. This article describes the use of graphics technology in management of airport utilities, facilities and land. The systems described took over 60 manyears of development effort. This is considered as one of the largest and most complex undertakings in the application of computer graphics technology. As far as can be determined, no other airport in the world has a system of this size, complexity and sophistication. The events that led to a decision to develop the system are summarized. The system and how it is currently used at the airports within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are described.