DEVELOPING A COMMUNICATIONS FRAMEWORK FOR ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY

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DEVELOPING A COMMUNICATIONS FRAMEWORK FOR ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY

White Paper Details

Title

DEVELOPING A COMMUNICATIONS FRAMEWORK FOR ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY

Year Published

2024

Author

Paul Wheeler, Vice President of Aerial Innovation at WSP in the U.S.

This white paper discusses WSP's work with the state of Michigan to develop a communications framework for the state's emerging Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) ecosystem.

It highlights the importance of a robust communications network in enabling safe, efficient, and scalable AAM operations. The article also addresses how Michigan's approach to AAM infrastructure development can serve as a model for other regions looking to establish similar systems.

WSP is partnering with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to advance a communications framework for Michigan's AAM ecosystem.
The primary objectives are:

Evaluating the efficacy of a short-range communications mesh in facilitating beyond visual line-of-sight uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) deployments
Utilizing this technology to improve communication and integration between various transportation modes (buses, trains, AAM aircraft)

A robust communications framework is key to the success of AAM operations:

Enabling seamless coordination between numerous aerial vehicles operating nearby
Facilitating low-latency data exchange for real-time updates on travel times, vehicle locations, weather conditions, etc.
Providing an efficient traffic management system for advisories and communications
Enhancing situational awareness for both crewed and uncrewed vehicles
Allowing quick emergency response communication
Integrating with existing aviation and air traffic control systems
Linking various transportation modes to mitigate congestion

Challenges in implementing and maintaining an AAM communications framework include:

Need for redundancy and failsafe systems to ensure safety
Interoperability issues between components from different manufacturers
Security and data privacy concerns
Scalability to accommodate a growing number and diversity of vehicles
Maintaining low-latency communication with large data packets
Adapting to evolving regulations and standards

Michigan's approach, which can be a model for other regions, involves:

Strong leadership support and coordination across state government
Proactive engagement with the FAA to harmonize state and federal regulations
The phased approach to technology integration, testing the feasibility of critical components
Commitment to improving community well-being as a core principle

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