Integrated Take-off Management and Trajectory Optimization for Merging Control in Urban Air Mobility Corridors

This paper proposes an integrated take-off management and trajectory optimization for merging control in UAM corridors. We first introduce a novel take-off airspace design. To our knowledge, this paper is one of the first to propose a structured design for take-off airspace. Based on the take-off airspace design, we devise a hierarchical coordinated take-off and merging management (HCTMM) strategy. To be specific, the take-off airspace design can simplify aircraft dynamics and thus reduce the dimensionality of the trajectory optimization problem whilst mitigating obstacle avoidance complexities. The HCTMM strategy strictly ensures safety and improves the efficiency of take-off and merging operations.

Recommended citation: Yingqi Liu, Tianlu Pan, Jingjun Tan, Renxin Zhong, Can Chen (2025). "Integrated Take-off Management and Trajectory Optimization for Merging Control in Urban Air Mobility Corridors." Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies. Accepted.