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This industry survey provides an overview of the currently available surface moving map products, as of March, 2009. Thirteen manufacturers and six research organizations participated and provided descriptions of the information elements they depict and the functions they are implementing. This report was conducted in support of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) but the information is intended to be of use to anyone interested in surface moving map display products. This industry survey is divided into three sections. The first describes the method for the survey and summarizes the capabilities offered by manufacturers and research organizations. The second contains detailed information tables for the products currently available or in development by avionics manufacturers, and the third provides information tables for research organizations. References to both policy and research documents are listed at the end of this document.