Journal of Information Technology Applications and Management

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A Study on UAM Traffic Management System Development Trends and Concept Design

UAM 교통관제시스템 개발 동향 및 설계 개념 연구

  • Received : 2023.11.21
  • Accepted : 2023.12.27
  • Published : 2023.12.31
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Abstract

In aviation, with the rapid transformation of the mobility industry, UAMs are emerging to operate green low-altitude airspace in urban environments. In order for UAM aircraft to fly safely transporting passengers and cargo in low-altitude urban airspace, a traffic control system that supports the safe operation of the aircraft is essential. In particular, traffic control systems that reflect the characteristics of the flight environment, such as operating at low altitude in urban environments for a short period of time, are required. In this study, we define the definition of UATM and its main services that perform traffic control for the safe operation of UAMs. In addition, we analyzed the development trends of UATM systems based on domestic and overseas cases. Based on these analyses, we present the results of the concept design of the UATM system. After analyzing UATM development cases, we found that there is no commercialized UATM system, but overseas development is focused on systems that can integrate ATM and UTM. And we identified key stakeholders and interface data, and performed UATM system architecture and functional design based on the identified data. Finally, as a necessary element for the future development of UATM systems, we propose the establishment and advancement of UAM traffic flow management systems, the establishment of integrated control systems, and the development of interface with aircraft operation systems in preparation for the unmanned UAM aircraft.

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Acknowledgement

This research was supported by "Development of CNSi acquisition and utilization system reliability verification technology for low-density urban air mobility(UAM) traffic management(RS-2022-00141758)" from Korea Agency for Infrastructure Technology Advancement(KAIA).

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