Development of a Flexible and Expandable UTM Simulator Based on Open Sources and Platforms

In order to study air traffic control of UAS’s (Unmanned Aerial Systems) in very low altitudes, the UTM (UAS Traffic Management) simulator has be as flexible and expandable other research simulators because relevant technologies regulations are not matured enough at this stage. Available approaches using open sources platforms investigated used simulator. The fundamental rationale for selection is availability necessary resources build a Integration efforts elaborated, Ardupilot, MavProxi, Cesium, VWorld, which selected from thorough field study. Design requirements determined by analyzing services defined NASA (National Aeronautics Space Administration) Eurocontrol. simulator, named eUTM, composed three components: UOS (UTM Operating System), UTM, multiple GCSs (Ground Control Stations). responsible generation flight paths various UASs. component copies functions real such monitoring controlling spaces. provides simulation environment weather, controls whole system. also generates operation scenarios resides on same computer an independent process. Two GCS connected present configuration, but can expanded include up 10 design. demonstrate flexibility expandability eUTM several realized typical deconfliction among them tested with algorithm. During study, some limits identified applied platforms, have resolved obtain supporting studies. Most related interfacing individual use different program languages communication drivers.