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Battery states such as state of charge (SOC), state of temperature (SOT), and state of power (SOP) are of particular interest for urban air mobility (UAM) applications. This article proposes a new safety-oriented multi-state estimation framework for collaboratively updating the SOC, SOT, and SOP of lithium-ion batteries under typical UAM mission profiles, which explicitly incorporates the underlying interplay among these three states. ...This article proposes a new safety-oriented multi-state estimation framework for collaboratively updating the SOC, SOT, and SOP of lithium-ion batteries under typical UAM mission profiles, which explicitly incorporates the underlying interplay among these three states.

This test investigated whether sound quality metrics (tonality, sharpness, etc.) may be useful for predicting noise-induced annoyance to notional sounds of Urban-Air Mobility (UAM) vehicles (“air taxis”, perhaps). A suite of 137 short (5 second long) samples of UAM noise was synthesized based upon aeroacoustic predictions of a NASA reference UAM quadrotor aircraft under several flight conditions. ...A suite of 137 short (5 second long) samples of UAM noise was synthesized based upon aeroacoustic predictions of a NASA reference UAM quadrotor aircraft under several flight conditions. The synthesizer had parameters that could change aspects of the sound such as, for instance, the blade-passage frequency, the balance of tonal rotor noise to broadband noise, and aspects of the motor noise.

Anti-jamming technologies are now being required in UAS and UAM systems in several US and international countries. Honeywell and infiniDome have jointly developed a “Robust Navigation System” that provides a multilayer resiliency against loss of GPS.

Many parts of the country have been in violation of the carbon monoxide and ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards. Because of these violations, vehicle inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs have been implemented throughout the country. A method and procedure of evaluating the benefits of an I/M program as compared to the projected benefits designated in the MOBILE3 Emission Factor model has been developed. The method includes a detailed analysis of the individual operating parameters of an I/M program, such as the vehicle population, waiver procedures, and manual vs. automated analyzers. Evaluation of these parameters can assist agencies to compare benefits of their I/M programs to those projected in MOBILE3. This is of major importance, due to the requirements of the 1987 deadline for carbon monoxide and ozone attainment and the “reasonable extra efforts” program which undoubtedly will be required by EPA.

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Aerospace thought leaders are at ASTC discussing current challenges, the latest enabling technologies, and future opportunities, including those related to urban air mobility (UAM) and supersonic aircraft.

including future aircraft icing solutions, icing challenges of new configurations (UAM, UAS, hybrid/electric propulsion)

With a recently won production organization approval (POA) from the Civilian Aviation Authority (CAV), Hybrid Air Vehicles Limited (HAV) is one step closer to type certification of the Airlander 10 hybrid airship.

By using three hydrogen fuel cells, the five-passenger Skai can carry up to 1,000 pounds and fly for up to four hours, or approximately 400 miles, in between 10-minute refueling periods.

The yet-to-be-named modular system prototype will feature an updated proprietary control system, triple redundancy capabilities, improved flight time, increases speed and payload capacity, and a new battery management system.

Innovations in Mobility: Aerospace Digital Summitaerospace mobility leaders convene leverage cutting-edge technology, design, develop safety measures, integrate current regulations, suggest future policies, expand markets, diversify revenue streams.

To better inform and equip mobility engineers dealing with these challenges, SAE International has released a new book series from Juan R. Pimentel that explores automated vehicle safety concepts and technologies.