Urban Air Mobility Vertiport’s Capacity Simulation and Analysis
This study shows a comprehensive simulation to assess and enhance the throughput capacity of unmanned air system vertiports, one of the most essential elements of urban air mobility ecosystems. The framework integrates dynamic grid-based spatial management, probabilistic mission duration algorithms,...
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| description | This study shows a comprehensive simulation to assess and enhance the throughput capacity of unmanned air system vertiports, one of the most essential elements of urban air mobility ecosystems. The framework integrates dynamic grid-based spatial management, probabilistic mission duration algorithms, and EASA-compliant operational protocols to address the infrastructural and logistical demands of high-density UAS operations. It was focused on two use cases—high-frequency food delivery utilizing small UASs and extended-range package logistics with larger UASs—and the model incorporates adaptive vertiport zoning strategies, segregating operations into dedicated sectors for battery charging, swapping, and cargo handling to enable parallel processing and mitigate congestion. The simulation evaluates critical variables such as vertiport dimensions, UAS fleet composition, and mission duration ranges while emphasizing scalability, safety, and compliance with evolving regulatory standards. By examining the interplay between infrastructure design, operational workflows, and resource allocation, the research provides a versatile tool for urban planners and policymakers to optimize vertiport layouts and traffic management protocols. Its modular architecture supports future extensions. This work underscores the necessity of adaptive, data-driven planning to harmonize vertiport functionality with the dynamic demands of urban air mobility, ensuring interoperability, safety, and long-term scalability. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-0e19d15eeb9c48d59b120d78ad1b978f2025-06-25T13:19:36ZengMDPI AGAerospace2226-43102025-06-0112656010.3390/aerospace12060560Urban Air Mobility Vertiport’s Capacity Simulation and AnalysisAntoni Kopyt0Sebastian Dylicki1Faculty of Power and Aeronautical Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Nowowiejska 24, 00-665 Warsaw, PolandFaculty of Power and Aeronautical Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Nowowiejska 24, 00-665 Warsaw, PolandThis study shows a comprehensive simulation to assess and enhance the throughput capacity of unmanned air system vertiports, one of the most essential elements of urban air mobility ecosystems. The framework integrates dynamic grid-based spatial management, probabilistic mission duration algorithms, and EASA-compliant operational protocols to address the infrastructural and logistical demands of high-density UAS operations. It was focused on two use cases—high-frequency food delivery utilizing small UASs and extended-range package logistics with larger UASs—and the model incorporates adaptive vertiport zoning strategies, segregating operations into dedicated sectors for battery charging, swapping, and cargo handling to enable parallel processing and mitigate congestion. The simulation evaluates critical variables such as vertiport dimensions, UAS fleet composition, and mission duration ranges while emphasizing scalability, safety, and compliance with evolving regulatory standards. By examining the interplay between infrastructure design, operational workflows, and resource allocation, the research provides a versatile tool for urban planners and policymakers to optimize vertiport layouts and traffic management protocols. Its modular architecture supports future extensions. This work underscores the necessity of adaptive, data-driven planning to harmonize vertiport functionality with the dynamic demands of urban air mobility, ensuring interoperability, safety, and long-term scalability.https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4310/12/6/560UAS vertiporturban air mobilitythroughput simulationEASA compliancegrid-based modelingadaptive zoning |
| spellingShingle | Antoni Kopyt Sebastian Dylicki Urban Air Mobility Vertiport’s Capacity Simulation and Analysis Aerospace UAS vertiport urban air mobility throughput simulation EASA compliance grid-based modeling adaptive zoning |
| title | Urban Air Mobility Vertiport’s Capacity Simulation and Analysis |
| title_full | Urban Air Mobility Vertiport’s Capacity Simulation and Analysis |
| title_fullStr | Urban Air Mobility Vertiport’s Capacity Simulation and Analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Urban Air Mobility Vertiport’s Capacity Simulation and Analysis |
| title_short | Urban Air Mobility Vertiport’s Capacity Simulation and Analysis |
| title_sort | urban air mobility vertiport s capacity simulation and analysis |
| topic | UAS vertiport urban air mobility throughput simulation EASA compliance grid-based modeling adaptive zoning |
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