Study on the Use of Heliport as Landing and Take-off Sites for Urban Air Mobility
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UAM, Heliport, Vertiport, ICAO, FAA, EASAAbstract
UAM (Urban Air Mobility) is a new mode of transportation to move passengers or goods from one place to another that is previously less or not yet served by current aviation in urban areas. To facilitate UAM operations, infrastrucutre for landing and take-off is essensial. Since UAM vehicles have the same VTOL (Vertical Takeoff and Landing) capabilities as helicopters, heliport serve as the most comparable infrastructure. This study examines the potential use of heliport for UAM operations, referencing guidelines and regulations from ICAO, EASA, and FAA. As a case study, a comparison is made between the landing and take-off requirements of the Bell 505 helicopter and the UAM vehicle Joby S4, based on their unique specifications. Additionally, an analysis of heliport characteristics in Indonesia was conducted. Out of the 38 heliports analyzed, 24 met the landing and take-off criteria for the UAM Joby S4. This suggests that UAM could operate in Indonesia using the existing heliport infrastructure, with necessary improvements such as charging facilities.
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