Block-Chain based Trustful Data-Driven Cyber-Physical Social System Framework for Urban Air Mobility

Abstract

This paper provides an overview of existing research on urban mobility issues and highlights the importance of incorporating smart technologies, particularly in the context of introducing air-based transportation, to enhance the efficiency of urban mobility systems. The integration of air mobility will bring about increased complexities in managing urban transportation due to the growing volume of data, services, and infrastructure that governing bodies will have to handle. Urban air mobility infrastructure consists of interconnected and intricate systems that demonstrate the seamless integration of physical and software components. To address these complexities, the Cyber-physical social system (CPSS) is proposed as an effective approach to minimize complications within and between these subsystems. Establishing public-private partnerships and ensuring secure transactions are vital prerequisites for embracing current technological advancements and shaping the future of urban air mobility services. In this regard, blockchain technology emerges as a reliable protocol that guarantees the integrity of data exchanged among the decentralized network of stakeholders, eliminating the need for a trusted intermediary.