Hybrid-A* based Path Planning Algorithm for a Greener Air Traffic Operation
Lidong Zhang, Yueyao Cao, Yizhou Yan, Jizhi Mao, Tao Xue, Yiqun Dong · 2022
The greenhouse effects are intensifying these days due to population explosion and immoderate industrialization. To reduce emissions, the administration, ATM (air traffic management), and aircraft manufacturers are dedicated to finding a greener air traffic operation mode. Of all the potential solutions, trajectory-based concept that puts forward the capability matching and coordination between aircraft and ATM systems are considered as the most promising one. In this paper, we follow the TBO architecture, and develop a Hybrid-A* based path planning algorithm for large civil aircraft. We first define the planning problem. Hybrid-A* in conjunction with Dubins path are also presented. We then test the proposed algorithm in a simulated 2D workspace. The experimental test results verify the efficacy of the proposed algorithm.