Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Network. Case Study: Baku Metropolitan Area

Authors : Tapdig Imanov

Pages : 53-74

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Publication Date : 2024-06-21

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The development and implementation of the Urban Air Mobility transportation system, using an electric vertical takeoff and landing (e-VTOL) aircrafts are the most promising solution to mitigate growing congestion in big cities. The multiple studies and assumed forecasts indicate transformation of urban and regional transportation infrastructure while applying the air mobility concept. This study analyses the feasibility of UAM operation focused on selection of service segmentation with relevant use cases, which allow to define suitable air vehicle configuration for optimization of possible air network development for Baku city and suburban areas. The result of the study introduces air vehicle features including flight range, payload ratio, as well as several weather condition aspects for safe operations and outlines approaches to define suitable regulatory framework requirements for public departments. The findings provide a practical perspective for urban planners and involved single companies, which may be useful guidelines at initial stages of UAM services and obtaining significant information about e-VTOL aircrafts and its design configurations to overcome arising barriers in the implementation processes.
Keywords : Operations, electric aircrafts, Network, Urban air mobility, business case