Tracking Performance Analysis of Ground-Based Radar Networks for Urban Air Mobility

Abstract

This paper explores the capability of a ground-based radar network deployed in urban environment for providing accurate surveillance information to support traffic deconfliction and detect and avoid operations. It proposes a simulation environment modelling a network of radars impacted by different weather condition and urban clutter. The capability of the radar network in providing precise aircraft tracks is evaluated by simulation considering flight test scenarios properly adapted from DO-381.