By ENSCO, Inc.
Robust and secure navigation presents a significant challenge to the UAM industry, particularly in urban settings with interference and multipath issues. Unlike traditional aircraft, UAM vehicles demand stringent performance from onboard navigation systems due to reliance on fewer ground infrastructures, more complex take-off and landing conditions, and higher airspace density. The heavy dependence on GNSS exacerbates the problem, as standalone systems lack resilience and redundancy in degraded environments. ENSCO addresses this with a low SWaP RF-based navigation system, leveraging FAILSAFES™ (Fusion Artificial Intelligence Link Synchronization Array) technology. FAILSAFES utilizes distributed RF ranging links to enhance navigation precision and accuracy, offering flexibility and resilience in challenging environments. With demonstrated centimeter-level accuracy, ENSCO's solution ensures reliable navigation for UAM platforms.
Compiled from http://ensco.com
