{"id":24604,"date":"2023-01-24T14:36:02","date_gmt":"2023-01-24T14:36:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saj.pachecostudios.com?p=24604"},"modified":"2023-01-24T14:36:05","modified_gmt":"2023-01-24T14:36:05","slug":"aerox-kicks-off-statewide-advanced-air-mobility-weather-study-in-north-carolina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/state-news\/north-carolina\/aerox-kicks-off-statewide-advanced-air-mobility-weather-study-in-north-carolina\/%20","title":{"rendered":"AeroX Kicks Off Statewide Advanced Air Mobility Weather Study in North Carolina"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Photo above &#8211; TruWeather Solutions software simulates and display winds, allowing analysis to identify optimal locations for weather sensors that will support drone operations. Orange areas depict high wind speeds that would not be forecasted by existing weather reporting methods without additional sensing instruments.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AeroX has contracted with low-altitude weather specialist\nTruWeather Solutions to assess weather conditions across North Carolina and\nengage the community in planning how to build the weather infrastructure\nrequired to expand existing and future drone and air taxi service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AeroX was awarded funding by the North Carolina General\nAssembly to build an urban advanced air mobility system in North Carolina, with\nan understanding that these services will help carry cargo and, ultimately,\npeople across the region and state. AeroX identified weather as a critical\ncomponent when building this system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re conducting a statewide study so we can be ahead of\nthe game, identifying optimal connection points that can provide weather data\nat the speed with which companies and communities are ready to expand AAM\nservice,\u201d said AeroX President Basil Yap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Weather conditions such as wind, rain, fog and storms\nsignificantly impact a drone\u2019s ability to operate and function in low-altitude\nairspace, whether that is within densely developed urban areas or in rural,\ncoastal and mountainous terrains. Knowing where weather hazards exist and where\nto deploy sensors that can provide critical weather data are key steps in\nenabling broad and routine drone use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TruWeather Solutions will assess the weather conditions and\npotential hazards in the state that can make drone operations challenging. It\nwill then convene drone manufacturers, uncrewed air traffic management service\nproviders, weather partners and others to understand their particular needs for\nweather data, report on the study\u2019s findings about low-altitude weather\nconditions in the state and determine where to begin locating weather\ninfrastructure to support AAM operations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur goal is to provide data that allows companies and\ncommunities to deploy drone and air taxi services in the most cost-effective,\nhighest value possible,\u201d said Chris Zarzar, commercial product manager for\nTruWeather Solutions. \u201cAt the end of this study, we expect to be ready to\npurchase and deploy weather sensors at locations across the state, as well as\nsupport public agencies that seek to enable AAM in other communities and\nregions.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The study kicked off in January and is expected to be\ncompleted in May. Anyone with plans to deploy AAM or interest in attending the\nworkshops should submit their contact information to\nwww.tinyurl.com\/AeroXworkshop or email info@ncaerox.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Photo above &#8211; TruWeather Solutions software simulates and display winds, allowing analysis to identify optimal locations for weather sensors that will support drone operations. Orange areas depict high wind speeds that would not be forecasted by existing weather reporting methods without additional sensing instruments. 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