Urban Air Mobility Link Budget Analysis in 5G Communication Systems

Abstract

The fifth generation (5G) technology is expected to play a key role in the development of urban air mobility (UAM). 5G networks have the potential to provide the high-speed, low-latency connectivity needed for UAM vehicles to communicate with each other, with ground stations, and with air traffic management systems. This connectivity is crucial for ensuring safe and efficient operation of UAM vehicles in crowded urban environments. This paper investigate the fundamental requirements for UAM connectivity and provides performance analysis for communication data link between ground station and UAM flying platform in proximity using 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) standard concerning atmosphere, rain and Doppler effects. Furthermore, the Quality-of-Service (QoS) performance in terms of latency and throughput have been discussed to complete an overview of the 5G data link communications analysis. To conclude, the integration of 5G technology with UAM has the potential to revolutionize the way people and goods are transported within urban areas, enabling faster, more efficient, and safer transportation.