Supporting inclusive debate on Advanced Air Mobility: An evaluation

IF 7.3 1区工程技术 Q1 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment Pub Date : 2024-10-29 DOI:10.1016/j.trd.2024.104471

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Abstract

Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is being progressed, yet evidence suggests low levels of public salience and minimal debate. Efforts to engage the public have been framed around achieving acceptance made with little clarity of the potential impacts and benefits. This paper analyses an approach which sought to overcome low interest and to make technical information accessible to a general audience. The research used virtual reality (VR) to represent AAM technologies in public spaces proximal to where participants lived. During a second phase of research, additional supporting materials (an animation, a short game, and a recorded presentation) were developed to respond to gaps in understanding. The research was undertaken at five sites in England (N = 603). The representativeness of the sample is analysed, and the value of the VR, additional materials, and siting of the research are reviewed. Drawing upon detailed responses to open questions, the extent of meaningful involvement is explored showing how the additional supporting materials increased the depth of understanding amongst participants.

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支持关于先进空中机动性的包容性辩论：评估

先进空中机动性（AAM）正在取得进展，但有证据表明，公众的关注度不高，讨论也很少。让公众参与的努力一直围绕着实现接受度而展开，对潜在的影响和益处却不甚了解。本文分析了一种旨在克服低兴趣并使普通受众了解技术信息的方法。这项研究利用虚拟现实技术（VR）在参与者居住地附近的公共空间展示人工影响评估技术。在第二阶段的研究中，还开发了额外的辅助材料（动画、小游戏和录制的演示文稿），以弥补理解上的不足。研究在英格兰的五个地点进行（N = 603）。对样本的代表性进行了分析，并对虚拟现实技术、补充材料和研究地点的价值进行了回顾。通过对开放性问题的详细回答，探讨了有意义的参与程度，显示了附加辅助材料如何提高了参与者的理解深度。

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Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment 工程技术-运输科技

CiteScore

14.40

自引率

9.20%

发文量

314

审稿时长

39 days

期刊介绍： Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment focuses on original research exploring the environmental impacts of transportation, policy responses to these impacts, and their implications for transportation system design, planning, and management. The journal comprehensively covers the interaction between transportation and the environment, ranging from local effects on specific geographical areas to global implications such as natural resource depletion and atmospheric pollution. We welcome research papers across all transportation modes, including maritime, air, and land transportation, assessing their environmental impacts broadly. Papers addressing both mobile aspects and transportation infrastructure are considered. The journal prioritizes empirical findings and policy responses of regulatory, planning, technical, or fiscal nature. Articles are policy-driven, accessible, and applicable to readers from diverse disciplines, emphasizing relevance and practicality. We encourage interdisciplinary submissions and welcome contributions from economically developing and advanced countries alike, reflecting our international orientation.