Modeling Energy Infrastructure of Future Electric Urban Air Mobility Operations

Patel, Seejay R.; Gunady, Nicholas I.; Rao, Akshay K.; Wright, Ethan; DeLaurentis, Daniel A.

doi:10.1109/sose55472.2022.9812635

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“…Overall, the development of the AAM infrastructure and ecosystem is an ongoing process that requires collaboration among various stakeholders, investment in new technologies and infrastructure, and effective regulatory frameworks [36]. As AAM continues to evolve, it has the potential to transform the way people and goods are transported in urban and suburban areas, offering a faster, more efficient, and environmentally friendly alternative to ground-based transportation.…”

Section: Air Mobility Ecosystemmentioning

confidence: 99%

Advanced Air Mobility Operation and Infrastructure for Sustainable Connected eVTOL Vehicle

Al‐Rubaye

Tsourdos

Namuduri

2023

Drones

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Advanced air mobility (AAM) is an emerging sector in aviation aiming to offer secure, efficient, and eco-friendly transportation utilizing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. These vehicles are designed for short-haul flights, transporting passengers and cargo between urban centers, suburbs, and remote areas. As the number of flights is expected to rise significantly in congested metropolitan areas, there is a need for a digital ecosystem to support the AAM platform. This ecosystem requires seamless integration of air traffic management systems, ground control systems, and communication networks, enabling effective communication between AAM vehicles and ground systems to ensure safe and efficient operations. Consequently, the aviation industry is seeking to develop a new aerospace framework that promotes shared aerospace practices, ensuring the safety, sustainability, and efficiency of air traffic operations. However, the lack of adequate wireless coverage in congested cities and disconnected rural communities poses challenges for large-scale AAM deployments. In the immediate recovery phase, incorporating AAM with new air-to-ground connectivity presents difficulties such as overwhelming the terrestrial network with data requests, maintaining link reliability, and managing handover occurrences. Furthermore, managing eVTOL traffic in urban areas with congested airspace necessitates high levels of connectivity to support air routing information for eVTOL vehicles. This paper introduces a novel concept addressing future flight challenges and proposes a framework for integrating operations, infrastructure, connectivity, and ecosystems in future air mobility. Specifically, it includes a performance analysis to illustrate the impact of extensive AAM vehicle mobility on ground base station network infrastructure in urban environments. This work aims to pave the way for future air mobility by introducing a new vision for backbone infrastructure that supports safe and sustainable aviation through advanced communication technology.

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Section: Air Mobility Ecosystemmentioning

confidence: 99%