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Xiaoqian Sun, Eike Stumpf, Sebastian Wandelt - From Urban Air Mobility to the Low-Altitude Economy, Häftad

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

From Urban Air Mobility to the Low-Altitude Economy

Concepts, Confluence, and Challenges

Av Xiaoqian Sun, Eike Stumpf, Sebastian Wandelt

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From Urban Air Mobility to the Low-Altitude Economy: Concepts, Confluence, and Challenges offers a rigorous overview of the emerging low-altitude economy, focusing on the scientific, technological, and regulatory aspects of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The book begins with foundational concepts of UAM and the low-altitude economy and then covers integration strategies, safety, and emerging technologies. It then presents industry experiences and case studies on cargo, passenger transport, emergency services, environmental surveillance, military operations, and more. The final section discusses challenges in transitioning to the low-altitude economy, including technological, regulatory, economic aspects, and more.

This resource benefits aviation industry professionals, urban planners, and transportation engineers seeking to integrate eVTOL and UAM systems. Aerospace engineers and sustainability experts gain insights into technological innovations and environmental considerations. Academic researchers and graduate students in aerospace engineering, computer science, and data science will find comprehensive knowledge on the evolving urban air mobility landscape and its economic impacts.

  • Presents comprehensive analysis of technological and regulatory landscapes shaping the low-altitude economy, providing readers with a thorough understanding of the current state and future prospects of LAE
  • Includes case studies and real-world examples from leading industry experts, that offer practical insights into implementation and integration of UAM systems
  • Examines the economic, environmental, and social impacts of the low-altitude economy, equipping readers with the knowledge to assess the broader implications of this emerging sector
  • Combines theoretical frameworks with practical applications for urban air mobility integration
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Xiaoqian Sun is a professor at Beihang University. She has a PhD in airspace engineering. Her research interests are mostly in air transportation-related optimization as well as transport policy. Her research has been published in journals such as Transportation Research Part A/B/C/D/E, Journal of Transport Geography, Transport Policy, Journal of Air Transport Management, Networks and Spatial Economics, and Transportmetrica A/B. She is a Theodore von Kármán fellow of RWTH Aachen, a TU Dresden fellow, and a Vice President of the Air Transport Research Society. She is the Co-EIC of the Journal of the Air Transport Research Society, an Associate Editor for the Journal of Air Transport Management as well as for the IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems. She is on the editorial board of various transportation journals, such as Transportation Research Part D as well as Research in Transportation Business & Management.Eike Stumpf is Head of the Institute of Aerospace Systems at RWTH Aachen University. With a robust background in aerospace engineering, Professor Stumpf has made substantial contributions to the field, particularly in the areas of aircraft design, aerodynamics, and propulsion systems. His research focuses on the development of innovative aerospace technologies, including advanced materials and structural optimization for aircraft and spacecraft. His work is marked by a strong integration of theoretical research and practical applications, making him a respected figure in both academic and industrial circles. Additionally, Professor Stumpf collaborates closely with industry partners to drive technological advancements and foster innovation in the aerospace sector.Sebastian Wandelt is a professor at Beihang University. He has a PhD in computer science. His work is broadly on the design and evaluation of algorithms and data management techniques in transportation, with a focus the underlying computational challenges. In addition, he has an interest in the optimization of complex systems. The results of his research are published in leading transportation journals such as Transportation Science, Transportation Research Part A/B/C/D/E, European Journal of Operational Research, Computers & Operations Research, and IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems. He is an associate editor of Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice.

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