Capitán, Carlos (University of Seville), Castaño, Ángel Rodríguez (University of Seville), Capitan, Jesus (University of Seville), Ollero, Anibal (Universidad de Sevilla)

A Framework to Handle Threats for UAS Operating in the U-Space

Scheduled for presentation during the Regular Session "Airspace Management" (MoD12T1), Monday, November 25, 2019, 10:10−10:30, Room T1

2019 Workshop on Research, Education and Development of Unmanned Aerial Systems (RED UAS), November 25-27, 2019, Cranfield University, Cranfield, UK

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Abstract

This paper presents a framework to handle threats for UAS operating in the U-space. During UAS operations, unexpected events or threats can happen and put the UAS in danger. In order to handle those situations, we propose a module for threats management that incorporates autonomous decision-making capabilities and is integrated with the U-space. First, we survey related works and compile a classification of event classes as well as possible contingency or emergency procedures. Then, we devise an approach to integrate our decision-making procedure within the U-space framework. This approach selects the proposed mitigation actions depending on the operational state of the UAS involved. Our framework takes a step forward in the integration of autonomous systems in the U-space, as there is no current solution for emergency management without the intervention of UAS operators.