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Integrated Noise and Safety Management in UAM via A Unified Reinforcement Learning Framework

arXiv 2508.16440 ↗First posted 22 Aug 2025cs.MA cs.LGcited by 0

On the map: Deep reinforcement learning methods → RL for robot navigation and UAV control

Abstract (arXiv)

Urban Air Mobility (UAM) envisions the widespread use of small aerial vehicles to transform transportation in dense urban environments. However, UAM faces critical operational challenges, particularly the balance between minimizing noise exposure and maintaining safe separation in low-altitude urban airspace, two potentially conflicting objectives that are often addressed separately. We propose a reinforcement learning (RL)-based air traffic management system that integrates both noise and safety considerations within a unified, decentralized framework. Under this scalable air traffic coordination solution, agents operate in a structured, multi-layered airspace and learn altitude adjustment policies to jointly manage noise impact and separation constraints. The system demonstrates strong performance across both objectives and reveals tradeoffs among separation, noise exposure, and energy efficiency under high traffic density. Among the three objectives, safe separation is accorded the highest priority, whereas the relative significance of noise and energy varies by location and is contingent upon financial and public policy considerations. The findings highlight the potential of RL and multi-objective coordination strategies in enhancing the safety, quietness, and efficiency of UAM operations.

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