Urban Air Mobility
Explore the emerging field of urban air transportation and its potential to transform city mobility through advanced aircraft and infrastructure.
Explore the emerging field of urban air transportation and its potential to transform city mobility through advanced aircraft and infrastructure.
This intermediate-level course examines the technical, social, and economic aspects of urban air mobility (UAM). Students learn about electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles, vertiport design, air traffic management, and integration with existing transportation systems. The curriculum covers crucial aspects like safety regulations, public acceptance, demand modeling, and economic viability. Through industry perspectives and academic research, participants gain comprehensive understanding of this transformative transportation technology.
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What you'll learn
Understand UAM concepts and applications
Analyze infrastructure requirements
Evaluate traffic management systems
Assess economic viability
Consider social acceptance factors
Explore regulatory frameworks
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This course includes:
413 Minutes PreRecorded video
22 quizzes, 1 assignment
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There are 10 modules in this course
The course provides a comprehensive introduction to urban air mobility through ten detailed modules. Students explore vehicle design, infrastructure requirements, traffic management, and economic considerations. The curriculum combines technical knowledge with practical implementation challenges, helping participants understand how aerial transportation could transform urban mobility.
Introduction - What is Urban Air Mobility?
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Urban Air Mobility from an Industry Perspective
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Political perspectives
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Demand Modeling for Urban Air Mobility
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Aviation Management
Module 5 · 3 Hours to complete
Traffic Management for Urban Air Mobility
Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete
Urban Air Mobility and Urban Planning
Module 7 · 1 Hours to complete
Understanding the Acceptance of Urban Air Mobility
Module 8 · 1 Hours to complete
Air Mobility Trajectory Planning
Module 9 · 1 Hours to complete
Economics of Urban Air Mobility
Module 10 · 2 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Distinguished Planetary Defense Expert and Space Mission Specialist
Dr. Constantinos Antoniou serves as Full Professor in the Chair of Transportation Systems Engineering at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), bringing 25 years of experience in transportation research and innovation. His academic credentials include a Diploma in Civil Engineering from NTUA, and MS and PhD in Transportation Systems from MIT. His research portfolio spans modeling and optimization of transportation systems, data analytics, machine learning applications, and human factors in future mobility. He has authored over 450 scientific publications, including 170+ peer-reviewed journal articles, 250 conference proceedings, 3 books, and 20 book chapters. As Principal Investigator for major projects including H2020 iDREAMS and MOMENTUM, he demonstrates exceptional success in securing competitive funding. His editorial roles include Deputy Editor in Chief of IET Intelligent Transportation Systems and Associate Editor of Transportation Research – Part A. His teaching at TUM focuses on advanced transportation systems and urban mobility solutions, combining theoretical frameworks with practical applications in modern transportation challenges. His work has significantly influenced transportation systems engineering, particularly in areas of data analytics and machine learning applications for mobility solutions.
Distinguished Aviation and Transportation Systems Expert
Dr. Laurie Garrow serves as Professor at Georgia Tech's Schools of Civil and Aerospace Engineering, where she directs the Air Transportation Lab and co-directs the Center for Urban and Regional Air Mobility. Her expertise spans aviation operations, travel demand modeling, and airline passenger behavior, supported by her Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Northwestern University. Her professional experience includes four years at United Airlines' Revenue Management Group, where she developed pioneering PNR-based no-show models. Her research contributions have earned numerous prestigious awards, including the NSF CAREER Award and the ASCE Walter L. Huber Civil Engineering Research Prize. As the first woman and first two-term President of AGIFORS (2020-2023), she has significantly influenced aviation operations research. Her teaching at TUM focuses on advanced transportation systems and airline operations, combining theoretical frameworks with practical industry applications. Her work has been widely recognized, with over 30 supervised graduate students and extensive media coverage in outlets including CNN, BBC, and the Wall Street Journal. Her research continues to shape understanding of travel behavior and airline operations through innovative discrete choice modeling applications.
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