The overall objective of the first period of the project was associated with the definition of initial ConOps scenarios for up 10 use cases within a 5, 10 and 15-year timeframe. These activities were allocated to WP1 dedicated to development of material for the knowledge base for guidelines. It concerned the definition of specific use cases (UAM operational models), the identification of the envisaged path for the integration of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) into urban and peri-urban mobility systems and execution of all the related studies according to consideration of multiple time horizons.
Further development of the project led to the definition of opening foresight scenarios, including direct last-mile delivery using UAM, medical and other public services. The consortium formulated UAM deployment strategy scenarios, identified, and analyzed operational constraints, affecting the UAM operations, life cycle cost + Energy effectiveness (ELCC+E) covering energy consumption and detailed environmental aspects of UAM as well as financing and acceptance, completed by sensibility analysis of the public acceptability, and identification of potential funding instruments.
To strengthen these aspects, the project worked with the networks CIVITAS and POLIS and set up an Extended Advisory Board (EAB) to understand the needs, perspectives, and priorities of the ASSURED-UAM use cases for building a clear framework of technical, environmental, regulatory, social, urban planning and financial issues. The first stakeholders’ workshops were prepared and held.
ASSURED-UAM provided support and gave technical assistance for the implementation of vertical transport in three cities: Górnoslasko-Zagłebiowska Metropolia, Bari (Italy), and Porto (Portugal). In parallel, all the procedures and tools for project management were established, as well as for communication and dissemination. The guides and video lessons addressing the process of efficient implementation of Urban Air Mobility were published.
