02 - Systems Engineering and Integration
SYSTEM OF SYSTEMS ANALYSIS OF AUTONOMOUS AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS IN AIR CARGO FEEDER NETWORKS
P.W. Jansen¹, R.E. Perez¹, J.C.-H. Wang, Ribbit Inc, Canada; ¹Royal Military College of Canada, Canada
Air cargo networks provide an important logistical support to large cities and remote communities alike. This research presents a Systems-of-Systems analysis of the operational changes that autonomous vehicles can bring within existing regional air cargo feeder networks. The analysis shows the potential of autonomy to reduce operating costs, enhance and expand cargo feeder networks operations.