This paper describes current operational procedures, circumstances and challenges of rescue helicopter landings on highways and is dedicated to present the technological solution of a communication interface between aerial and ground vehicles for increasing safety and efficiency. While a direct communication link between both sides would be the preferred option, this paper provides a solution that allows a near-term implementation and deployment. Consequently, a translating unit is required to merge the different expected communication standards of both domains. For the temporary establishment of a safe exclusive landing zone without ground support, the concept requires a low number of highly automated ground vehicles in a mixed traffic, guaranteeing a foreseeable behavior of certain traffic participants. Besides the technical implementation, safety, security and regulatory aspects of the concept are considered.


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    Title :

    Whitepaper - Augmented Helicopter Rescue Operation with Air2X and Virtual Infrastructure


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    Publication date :

    2020-12-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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