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A Study on Vertiport Installation Standard of Drone Taxis(UAM)

드론택시(UAM)의 수직이착륙장(Vertiport) 설치기준 연구

  • 최자성 (한국항공대학교 항공우주법학) ;
  • 이석현 (한국항공대학교 항공우주법학) ;
  • 백정선 (인천국제공항공사 여객본부) ;
  • 황호원 (한국항공대학교 항공교통물류학부)
  • Received : 2021.02.18
  • Accepted : 2021.03.25
  • Published : 2021.03.31
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Abstract

UAM(Urban Air Mobility) systems have evolved in the form of helicopters in the 1960~1970s, tiltrotors in the 1980s, small aircraft transportation systems in the 2000s, and electric-powered Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) in the 2010s; accordingly, the early heliport has evolved to its current form of a Vertiport. Vertical Takeoff and Landing Sites, Vertiports, are important factors for the successful introduction of UAM, along with the resolution of air traffic control (ATC), air security, and noise problems. However, there are no domestic or international installation standards and guidelines yet. Therefore, in this study, installation standards were prepared by referring to domestic and international case studies, ICAO standards, and MIT research papers. The study proposes to establish standards for Final Approach and Takeoff Area (FATO) as 1.5D, 1D for Touchdown and Lift-Off Area (TLOF), and 1.5D for Safety Area (SA). It also proposes to add "UAM Vertiport Installation Standards" to the 「Act on the Promotion and Foundation of Drone Utilization, Drone Act」.

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