Proof of concept of radars for UAM/IAM applications

The increasing use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in civil applications has accelerated the development of new Air Traffic Management (ATM) frameworks to ensure the safe and efficient operation. Onboard technology, such as Detect and Avoid (DAA) systems have been proposed as an alternative to reduce operational risk to acceptable levels. However, these technologies require preliminary validation to meet current regulatory standards, which define the Minimum Operational Performance (MOP). In this work, we propose the architecture of two DAA systems based on frequency-modulated continuous-wave (FMCW) radars operating in the radiolocalization bands at 9.5GHz and 24 GHz. The performance of both onboard systems was validated through the probability of detection Pd for different intruder categories, meeting the MOP in accordance with the RTCA DO-366A, DO-396, and ASTM F3442 standards.