Abstract:
This paper represents an assessment of how vertical flight infrastructure data is accounted for, the criteria and standards used to accomplish this, what shortcomings may exist in both the data as well as the process, and what changes need to be implemented in preparing for the next generation of vertical flight transportation. The primary focus of this paper will be to review the regulations, criteria, standards, and processes that apply to aviation infrastructure data Collection, Accuracy, Resolution, Integrity, Traceability, Timeliness, Completeness, and Format and to what extent it is successfully being accomplished in the vertical flight industry. Based on these findings, this paper will strive to identify the current gaps in data accountability for vertical flight infrastructure and provide recommendations for remediating these issues. While this assessment will be specific to current and traditional helicopter infrastructure, it is intended to provide insights into identifying best practices as it applies to the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry and its supporting infrastructure as well.