The introduction of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) in an increasingly wide range of civil applications implies several challenges for the integration of manned and unmanned traffic in the controlled and uncontrolled low-level airspace, both at a technological and procedural level. This paper discusses the design of an integrated platform for the management of contingency events and the improvement of situation awareness of the pilot. To this end, a head-up display, based on augmented reality (AR) technology, is designed to provide the pilot with visual cues that should improve his awareness of admissible flight volumes. A force feedback is also provided by a haptic joystick, which suggests manoeuvres to avoid collisions or violation of airspace constraints. Tests in an actual airport facility are expected to be conducted in 2021. In the meantime, a possible realistic scenario is analysed, illustrating the interactions among the various actors and components of the system.
Integrated Platform for sUAS Operations in Sensitive Areas with Improved Pilot Situation Awareness
Giulio Avanzini
;Valerio De Luca
;Claudio Pascarelli
2021-01-01
Abstract
The introduction of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) in an increasingly wide range of civil applications implies several challenges for the integration of manned and unmanned traffic in the controlled and uncontrolled low-level airspace, both at a technological and procedural level. This paper discusses the design of an integrated platform for the management of contingency events and the improvement of situation awareness of the pilot. To this end, a head-up display, based on augmented reality (AR) technology, is designed to provide the pilot with visual cues that should improve his awareness of admissible flight volumes. A force feedback is also provided by a haptic joystick, which suggests manoeuvres to avoid collisions or violation of airspace constraints. Tests in an actual airport facility are expected to be conducted in 2021. In the meantime, a possible realistic scenario is analysed, illustrating the interactions among the various actors and components of the system.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
