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http://dx.doi.org/10.12985/ksaa.2021.29.2.094

A Study on the Establishment of Minimum Safe Altitude and UAS Operating Limitations  

Kim, Do Hyun (한서대학교 항공교통물류학부)
Lee, Dong Jin (한서대학교 무인항공기학과)
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Journal of the Korean Society for Aviation and Aeronautics / v.29, no.2, 2021 , pp. 94-99 More about this Journal
Abstract
UTM is an air traffic management ecosystem under development for autonomously controlled operations of UAS by the FAA, NASA, other federal partner agencies, and industry. They are collaboratively exploring concepts of operation, data exchange requirements, and a supporting framework to enable multiple UAS operations beyond visual line-of-sight at altitudes under AGL 500ft in airspace where air traffic services are not provided. Minimum Safe Altitude is a generic expression, used in various cases to denote an altitude below which it is unsafe to fly owing to presence of terrain or obstacles. The European drone regulation mentions that the UAS is maintained within 120 metres from the closest point of the surface of the earth during flight, except when overflying an obstacle. This study attempted to develop a minimum flight altitude database system. Based on domestic and international rules and regulations on setting the minimum flight altitude it is expected that it can be applied to the operation of aircraft and unmanned aerial system in UTM environments for specific area in Korea.
Keywords
UTM; Minimum Safe Altitude; UAS Operating Limitation; U-Airspace; Digital Surface Model;
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