This paper introduces the Vertiport Human-Automation Teaming Toolbox (V-HATT), a novel framework developed for managing Urban Air Mobility (UAM) in terminal airspace and vertiports. V-HATT is designed to integrate the efforts of human vertiport operator (VO) with an automation system for scheduling and real-time operational control, creating a cohesive system for UAM traffic management. Using the Helo Holdings, Inc. (HHI) Heliport as a case study, we demonstrate how the V-HATT framework effectively manages incoming and outgoing traffic in a busy urban airspace like New York City. The framework employs mixed-integer linear programming (MILP) algorithms to schedule optimal arrival and departure sequences, focusing on minimizing in-air and ground delays while accounting for throughput and aircraft-specific constraints. This integrated approach promises significant improvements in UAM efficiency, safety, and reliability, contributing to the sustainable expansion of urban air transportation systems.
Integrated Arrival and Departure Management for Urban Air Mobility Vertiport Operations in the New York City Airspace
2024-04-23
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