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Guide to vertiport design
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Title
Guide to vertiport design
Year Published
2024
Author
The Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority
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The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) published the guide to vertiport design. A vertiport is an infrastructure element that supports the operation of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capable aircraft (VCA), which are expected to play a significant role in the emerging advanced air mobility (AAM) ecosystem.
The guide is intended for individuals and organizations involved in designing, constructing, and operating vertiports, planning authorities, aerodrome operators, and VCA operators and manufacturers. It overviews the AAM ecosystem, VCA types, and vertiport design considerations. Key points from the guide include:
The guide is intended for individuals and organizations involved in designing, constructing, and operating vertiports, planning authorities, aerodrome operators, and VCA operators and manufacturers. It overviews the AAM ecosystem, VCA types, and vertiport design considerations. Key points from the guide include:
- Vertiports are distinct from heliports as they exclude helicopters and are designed to accommodate VCA, which are expected to be quieter and more environmentally friendly.
- The size and layout of a vertiport will depend on the types of VCA that will operate from it, with smaller vertiports (vertistops) serving as basic landing pads and larger vertiports (vertihubs) providing more extensive facilities.
- Vertiport design must consider obstacle limitation surfaces, visual aids, and emergency response requirements.
- The guide introduces the concept of a "Design VCA," a hypothetical VCA design that serves as a reference point for vertiport design.
- The guide also discusses the need for vertiport specifications, which provide a clear separation between heliports and vertiports and are essential for gaining community acceptance of AAM operations.
Overall, the guide provides a comprehensive overview of the key considerations and design principles for vertiports, which will play a critical role in supporting the growth of the AAM ecosystem.
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Very informative. Thank you.
