SmartGlobe Rembrandt

Introduction

The smartGlobe Rembrandt Aeronautical Charting application is a Software as a service (SaaS) application for the design, the production and maintenance of aeronautical charts and related documentation.

The Key Characteristics of a SaaS application are:

• Cloud-Based Access: Users access the software through a web browser, without needing to install or maintain it on their local devices.

• Automatic Updates: CADAC handles updates, maintenance, and security patches.

• Scalability: Users can scale usage up or down based on their needs.

• Benefits:

  • Lower upfront costs (no need to purchase software or infrastructure);

  • Accessible from anywhere with an internet connection;

  • Reduced IT workload (maintenance is handled by CADAC).

Environment serves as a general introduction to the smartGlobe Rembrandt application, offering information on the following topics:

• SmartGlobe Rembrandt Users;

• Goal;

• Focus;

• Successor;

• Cartographer in supervising role;

• Data quality and completeness;

• Configuration.

Setting up a chart describes how to set up a chart, defining the chart area and projection parameters, and how to generate a grid and PDF output file.

Section III describes the Chart layout sections and supporting tools including:

• Single selection tool;

• Change symbol;

• Place Annotation tool;

• Import SVG Graphics;

• Place Features;

• Place Shapefiles;

• Geographic Calculator tools.

Section IV is intended for the Application and Configuration Manager. It outlines how to configure the smartGlobe Rembrandt application, including the setup of chart types and templates, as well as the configuration of scales and symbols.