Urban air mobility (UAM) has the potential to revolutionize transportation in metropolitan areas, providing a new mode of transportation that could alleviate congestion and improve accessibility. However, the integration of UAM into existing transportation systems is a complex task that requires a thorough understanding of its impact on traffic flow and capacity. In this paper, we conduct a survey to investigate the current state of research on UAM in metropolitan-scale traffic using simulation techniques. We identify key challenges and opportunities for the integration of UAM into urban transportation systems, including impacts on existing traffic patterns and congestion; safety analysis and risk assessment; potential economic and environmental benefits; and the development of shared infrastructure and routes for UAM and ground-based transportation. We also discuss the potential benefits of UAM, such as reduced travel times and improved accessibility for underserved areas. Our survey provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of research on UAM in metropolitan-scale traffic using simulation and highlights key areas for future research and development.
@article{arxiv.2301.12901,
title = {Simulating the Integration of Urban Air Mobility into Existing Transportation Systems: A Survey},
author = {Xuan Jiang and Yuhan Tang and Junzhe Cao and Vishwanath Bulusu and Hao and Yang and Xin Peng and Yunhan Zheng and Jinhua Zhao and Raja Sengupta},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2301.12901},
year = {2024}
}