Communications system has a signifi-cant impact on both operational safety and logisti-cal efficiency within low-altitude drone logistics net-works.Aiming at providing a systematic investiga-tion of real-world communi...Communications system has a signifi-cant impact on both operational safety and logisti-cal efficiency within low-altitude drone logistics net-works.Aiming at providing a systematic investiga-tion of real-world communication requirements and challenges encountered in Meituan UAV’s daily oper-ations,this article first introduces the operational sce-narios within current drone logistics networks and an-alyzes the related communication requirements.Then,the current communication solution and its inherent bottlenecks are elaborated.Finally,this paper explores emerging technologies and examines their application prospects in drone logistics networks.展开更多
In the era of technology rapidly transforming logistics and logistical efficiency becoming a key economic driver,drones are emerging as a game-changing transport technology.Faster than planes,trains and trucks between...In the era of technology rapidly transforming logistics and logistical efficiency becoming a key economic driver,drones are emerging as a game-changing transport technology.Faster than planes,trains and trucks between nearby cities,drone logistics is becoming one of the fastest-growing sectors of the low-altitude economy.展开更多
The environment of low-altitude urban airspace is complex and variable due to numerous obstacles,non-cooperative aircraft,and birds.Unmanned Aerial Vehicles(UAVs)leveraging environmental information to achieve three-d...The environment of low-altitude urban airspace is complex and variable due to numerous obstacles,non-cooperative aircraft,and birds.Unmanned Aerial Vehicles(UAVs)leveraging environmental information to achieve three-dimension collision-free trajectory planning is the prerequisite to ensure airspace security.However,the timely information of surrounding situation is difficult to acquire by UAVs,which further brings security risks.As a mature technology leveraged in traditional civil aviation,the Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast(ADS-B)realizes continuous surveillance of the information of aircraft.Consequently,we leverage ADS-B for surveillance and information broadcasting,and divide the aerial airspace into multiple sub-airspaces to improve flight safety in UAV trajectory planning.In detail,we propose the secure Sub-airSpaces Planning(SSP)algorithm and Particle Swarm Optimization Rapidly-exploring Random Trees(PSO-RRT)algorithm for the UAV trajectory planning in law-altitude airspace.The performance of the proposed algorithm is verified by simulations and the results show that SSP reduces both the maximum number of UAVs in the sub-airspace and the length of the trajectory,and PSO-RRT reduces the cost of UAV trajectory in the sub-airspace.展开更多
Aiming to address the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(UAV) formation collision avoidance problem in Three-Dimensional(3-D) low-altitude environments where dense various obstacles exist, a fluid-based path planning framework n...Aiming to address the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(UAV) formation collision avoidance problem in Three-Dimensional(3-D) low-altitude environments where dense various obstacles exist, a fluid-based path planning framework named the Formation Interfered Fluid Dynamical System(FIFDS) with Moderate Evasive Maneuver Strategy(MEMS) is proposed in this study.First, the UAV formation collision avoidance problem including quantifiable performance indexes is formulated. Second, inspired by the phenomenon of fluids continuously flowing while bypassing objects, the FIFDS for multiple UAVs is presented, which contains a Parallel Streamline Tracking(PST) method for formation keeping and the traditional IFDS for collision avoidance. Third, to rationally balance flight safety and collision avoidance cost, MEMS is proposed to generate moderate evasive maneuvers that match up with collision risks. Comprehensively containing the time and distance safety information, the 3-D dynamic collision regions are modeled for collision prediction. Then, the moderate evasive maneuver principle is refined, which provides criterions of the maneuver amplitude and direction. On this basis, an analytical parameter mapping mechanism is designed to online optimize IFDS parameters. Finally, the performance of the proposed method is validated by comparative simulation results and real flight experiments using fixed-wing UAVs.展开更多
The large-scale development of the lowaltitude economy imposes increasingly stringent requirements on the supporting information infrastructure,necessitating the establishment of a low-altitude intelligent network(LAI...The large-scale development of the lowaltitude economy imposes increasingly stringent requirements on the supporting information infrastructure,necessitating the establishment of a low-altitude intelligent network(LAIN)with wide-area communication,high-precision navigation,and efficient supervision capabilities.Benefiting from its broad coverage,high reliability,and large bandwidth,the 5G cellular network serves as a critical foundation for LAIN construction.However,conventional cellular networks are primarily designed for two-dimensional terrestrial scenarios,and thus face significant limitations in coverage and interference resistance within complex three-dimensional low-altitude environments.To address the unique demands of LAIN applications,key challenges must be tackled,including achieving seamless three-dimensional coverage,mitigating interference in multi-dimensional network deployments,and ensuring stringent requirements for service quality and security supervision.This paper proposes an integrated LAIN architecture characterized by the convergence of communication,navigation,sensing,and management,enhanced with artificial intelligence and security mechanisms to improve overall system intelligence and resilience.Furthermore,this paper conducts an in-depth analysis of the critical challenges in LAIN deployment,explores enabling technologies to address these issues,and offers insights into the future development direction of low-altitude intelligent networks.展开更多
In the era of green logistics,digital transformation has become an effective means for the logistics industry’s high-quality development.Using listed companies in China’s logistics industry from 2010 to 2021 as the ...In the era of green logistics,digital transformation has become an effective means for the logistics industry’s high-quality development.Using listed companies in China’s logistics industry from 2010 to 2021 as the research samples,this paper conducts an empirical test on the impact of the digital transformation of logistics enterprises on their green in-novation.Specifically,enterprise digital transformation indicators are constructed through the text analysis method,and the fixed-effects model is applied for analysis.The results indicate that the digital transformation of logistics enterprises has a significant promoting effect on their green innovation;the promoting effect of the digital transformation of logistics enterprises on green innovation is primarily achieved by easing corporate financing constraints and reducing corporate en-vironmental uncertainty;and the impact of digital transformation on green innovation is geographically heterogeneous.展开更多
The“14th Five-Year Plan”and the Long-Range Objectives Through the Year 2035 propose to strengthen the construction of strategic emerging industrial clusters,promote the deep integration of the internet,big data,arti...The“14th Five-Year Plan”and the Long-Range Objectives Through the Year 2035 propose to strengthen the construction of strategic emerging industrial clusters,promote the deep integration of the internet,big data,artificial intelligence,blockchain technology,etc.with the real economy,facilitate the development of advanced manufacturing,and consider UAVs as an important breakthrough,providing significant opportunities for the development of the UAV industry.Therefore,this article takes the current status of the UAV industry development as a starting point,analyzes the exploration and practice of the UAV development model based on the low-altitude economy,and discusses strategic suggestions to promote the development of UAVs empowered by the low-altitude economy.Through analysis,this article aims to provide theoretical reference and practical guidance for promoting the sustainable development of the UAV industry under the wave of the low-altitude economy.展开更多
The“14th Five-Year Plan”and the Long-Range Objectives Through the Year 2035 propose to strengthen the construction of strategic emerging industrial clusters,promote the deep integration of the internet,big data,arti...The“14th Five-Year Plan”and the Long-Range Objectives Through the Year 2035 propose to strengthen the construction of strategic emerging industrial clusters,promote the deep integration of the internet,big data,artificial intelligence,blockchain technology,etc.with the real economy,facilitate the development of advanced manufacturing,and consider unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs)as an important breakthrough,providing significant opportunities for the development of the UAV industry.Therefore,this article takes the current status of the UAV industry development as a starting point,analyzes the exploration and practice of the UAV development model based on the low-altitude economy,and discusses strategic suggestions to promote the development of UAVs empowered by the low-altitude economy.Through analysis,this article aims to provide theoretical references and practical guidance for promoting the sustainable development of the UAV industry under the wave of the low-altitude economy.展开更多
Taking Zhejiang Province as an example,this paper explores the mechanisms and implementation pathways through which the low-altitude economy drives the transformation and upgrading of the tourism industry.It finds tha...Taking Zhejiang Province as an example,this paper explores the mechanisms and implementation pathways through which the low-altitude economy drives the transformation and upgrading of the tourism industry.It finds that the low-altitude economy can effectively promote the development of high-end and diversified tourism in Zhejiang by innovating tourism formats,optimizing resource allocation,and enhancing tourist experiences.Besides,it analyzes the current development status of the low-altitude economy in Zhejiang and its potential for integration with tourism,revealing specific enabling pathways for tourism transformation,including low-altitude sightseeing,aviation tourism,and low-altitude sports.Finally,it proposes policy recommendations such as strengthening policy support,enhancing infrastructure development,and cultivating market entities.The findings aim to provide theoretical references and practical guidance for the high-quality development of tourism in Zhejiang Province.展开更多
This paper proposes a novel blended hyper-cellular architecture for low-altitude aerial intelligent networks(LAINs)to provide agile coverage tailored to active air routes and takeoff/landing spots.Traditional cellular...This paper proposes a novel blended hyper-cellular architecture for low-altitude aerial intelligent networks(LAINs)to provide agile coverage tailored to active air routes and takeoff/landing spots.Traditional cellular networks struggle to meet the dynamic demands of low-altitude UAV communications due to their rigid structures.The hyper-cellular network(HCN)architecture separates control and traffic coverage,enabling flexible and energy-efficient operations.The key components include control base stations(CBSs)for wide-area signaling coverage and traffic base stations(TBSs)that can be dynamically activated based on traffic demands.The proposed solution also integrates space information networks(SINs)to enhance the coverage efficiency.Key technologies such as all-G CBS using RISC-V architecture,AI-powered radio maps for low-altitude environments,and agile TBS coverage adaptation are introduced with some preliminary studies.These designs aim to address challenges like mobility management,interference coordination,and the need for real-time spectrum sharing in blended satellite-terrestrial networks.The proposed solution offers a scalable and agile framework to support the rapidly growing demand for reliable,low-latency,and high-capacity UAV communications in urban environments.展开更多
With the rapid growth of the low-altitude economy,the demand for typical low-altitude ap-plications has accelerated the advancement of inte-grated sensing and communications(ISAC)networks.This paper begins by analyzin...With the rapid growth of the low-altitude economy,the demand for typical low-altitude ap-plications has accelerated the advancement of inte-grated sensing and communications(ISAC)networks.This paper begins by analyzing representative ap-plication scenarios to clarify the core requirements of the low-altitude economy for modern ISAC net-works.By investigating the distinctive characteris-tics of ISAC networks in low-altitude environments,it presents a comprehensive analysis of key challenges and identifies four major issues:challenges in pre-cise target detection,interference management,in-consistent sensing and communication coverage,and the complexity of air-ground coordination and han-dover.Based on fundamental theories and principles,the paper proposes corresponding solutions,encom-passing advanced technologies for precise target de-tection and recognition,high-reliability networked de-tection,robust interference management,and seamless air-ground collaboration.These solutions aim to es-tablish a solid foundation for the future development of intelligent low-altitude networks and ensure effec-tive support for emerging applications.展开更多
Background: The availability of essential medicines and medical supplies is crucial for effectively delivering healthcare services. In Zambia, the Logistics Management Information System (LMIS) is a key tool for manag...Background: The availability of essential medicines and medical supplies is crucial for effectively delivering healthcare services. In Zambia, the Logistics Management Information System (LMIS) is a key tool for managing the supply chain of these commodities. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of LMIS in ensuring the availability of essential medicines and medical supplies in public hospitals in the Copperbelt Province of Zambia. Materials and Methods: From February to April 2022, a cross-sectional study was conducted in 12 public hospitals across the Copperbelt Province. Data were collected using structured questionnaires, checklists, and stock control cards. The study assessed LMIS availability, training, and knowledge among pharmacy personnel, as well as data accuracy, product availability, and order fill rates. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data. Results: All surveyed hospitals had LMIS implemented and were using eLMIS as the primary LMIS. Only 47% and 48% of pharmacy personnel received training in eLMIS and Essential Medicines Logistics Improvement Program (EMLIP), respectively. Most personnel demonstrated good knowledge of LMIS, with 77.7% able to log in to eLMIS Facility Edition, 76.6% able to locate stock control cards in the system, and 78.7% able to perform transactions. However, data accuracy from physical and electronic records varied from 0% to 60%, and product availability ranged from 50% to 80%. Order fill rates from Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) were consistently below 30%. Discrepancies were observed between physical stock counts and eLMIS records. Conclusion: This study found that most hospitals in the Copperbelt Province of Zambia have implemented LMIS use. While LMIS implementation is high in the Copperbelt Province of Zambia, challenges such as low training levels, data inaccuracies, low product availability, and order fill rates persist. Addressing these issues requires a comprehensive approach, including capacity building, data quality improvement, supply chain coordination, and investment in infrastructure and human resources. Strengthening LMIS effectiveness is crucial for improving healthcare delivery and patient outcomes in Zambia.展开更多
As low-altitude airspace becomes increasingly accessible and eVTOL(electric vertical take-off and landing)technologies advance,the low-altitude economy has emerged as a transformative frontier in urban mobility and in...As low-altitude airspace becomes increasingly accessible and eVTOL(electric vertical take-off and landing)technologies advance,the low-altitude economy has emerged as a transformative frontier in urban mobility and industrial restructuring.Although countries face comparable technological opportunities,their development paths diverge significantly.This divergence is shaped not only by policy choices and innovation capacity but also by underlying differences in institutional architectures,resource configurations,and implementation mechanisms.This paper proposes a Development Path Evolution Model grounded in four structural elements:technological capability,institutional systems,infrastructure,and application scenarios.Based on this framework,the study identifies three archetypal path types(technology-led,institution-led,and scenario-driven)and empirically validates the model through comparative case studies of the United States,Europe,and Japan.Applying the model to China reveals a distinct"hybrid scenario-driven path",characterized by demand-responsive pilots,decentralized institutional flexibility,and strong engineering capacity.Using Shanghai as a representative case,the study outlines five strategic levers to guide its transition from a localized pilot zone to a platform-based governance hub with national and international relevance.The research contributes to theoretical understanding of path differentiation in emerging industries and provides actionable insights for developing economies with strong mobilization capacity and industrial ecosystems.展开更多
This paper proposes a portable broadband high-gain antenna for unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)low-altitude control,operating within the dedicated remotely piloted aircraft system(RPAS)band(5.03–5.91 GHz).The total size ...This paper proposes a portable broadband high-gain antenna for unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)low-altitude control,operating within the dedicated remotely piloted aircraft system(RPAS)band(5.03–5.91 GHz).The total size of the antenna is 240×240×187 mm3.It uses a printed log-periodic dipole antenna(PLPDA)as feed,and a four-layer frequency selective surface(FSS)cascaded as radome to enhance gain.Experimental results demonstrate that the antenna gain ranges from 10.1 to 15.9 dB and the half-power beam width(HPBW,2θ0.5)<23°within the operation band.Compared to existing portable UAV low-altitude control systems,the proposed antenna achieves an average gain enhancement of 4.7 dB.展开更多
High-performance positioning,navigation and timing(PNT)service is critical to the safe flight of low-altitude aircraft and the effective management of low altitude traffic.In low-altitude economic sce-narios,the speci...High-performance positioning,navigation and timing(PNT)service is critical to the safe flight of low-altitude aircraft and the effective management of low altitude traffic.In low-altitude economic sce-narios,the specificity of massive unmanned aerial ve-hicle(UAV)flights and the complexity of low-altitude airspace traffic management impose stringent demand on the high-continuity,high-accuracy,real-time,and high-security PNT service.However,the current PNT service,which primarily relies on Global Navigation Satellite System(GNSS),Micro-Electro-Mechanical System Inertial Navigation System(MEMS INS),etc.,is completely inadequate to support the future needs of low-altitude economic development.In order to bridge the huge gap between existing capability and future demand,a three-layer PNT architecture based on the collaboration of space-based,air-based and ground-based PNT systems is proposed for low-altitude econ-omy.The space-based layer consists of high,medium even possible low orbit GNSS constellations,such as BeiDou Navigation Satellite System(BDS),for high-precision,high-security absolute positioning and tim-ing.The air-based layer leverages inter-aircraft links for high-reliability dynamic relative positioning.The ground-based layer includes pseudolite network,as well as 5G-advanced(5G-A)/6G network,for more comprehensive coverage and real-time positioning.To this end,it is imperative to make breakthroughs in key technologies,from systems to airborne terminal,in-cluding but not limited to high-precision anti-jamming GNSS signal processing,high-reliability relative po-sitioning,real-time pseudolite positioning,and high-efficient multi-source information fusion at airborne terminal,etc.Due to the moderate redundancy,hetero-geneous mechanism,and multiple coverage from mul-tiple PNT systems,the proposed layered PNT archi-tecture possesses high robustness and resilient.Addi-tionally,the integration of INS,LiDAR and vision etc.perception technologies can significantly enhance the PNT capability.As a result,the proposed three-layer PNT architecture enable greater autonomy for low-altitude aircraft and intelligent traffic management for massive UAV operations,and promoting the safe and efficient development of the low-altitude economy.展开更多
Logistics service providers significantly contribute to environmental degradation through improper waste disposal,hazardous packaging materials,excessive fuel consumption,and emissions.This study examines the impact o...Logistics service providers significantly contribute to environmental degradation through improper waste disposal,hazardous packaging materials,excessive fuel consumption,and emissions.This study examines the impact of green in-bound logistics and green outbound logistics on environmental,economic,and social performance of logistics companies using survey data from 221 Vietnamese logistics firms.Statistical analysis using Structural Equation Modeling revealed that green inbound logistics positively influences environmental and social performance while moderately affecting eco-nomic outcomes.In contrast,green outbound logistics demonstrates stronger effects on economic and environmental performance but exhibits limited impact on social dimensions.The measurement model showed strong reliability and validity(Cronbach's Alpha>0.70,robust Composite Reliability and Average Variance Extracted values),with excellent fit indices(Chi-Square/df=1.681,GFI=0.898,TLI=0.945,CFI=0.956,RMSEA=0.056).These findings highlight important distinctions between inbound and outbound green logistics impacts,offering valuable insights for an industry with currently low adoption rates of sustainable practices.The research demonstrates that implementing green logistics enhances both environmental preservation and business performance,providing compelling evidence for companies to accelerate their sustainability transition.By understanding these differential impacts,logistics firms can develop more tar-geted and effective sustainability strategies that optimize triple bottom line outcomes.展开更多
基金supported by Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(KJZD20230923115210021)。
文摘Communications system has a signifi-cant impact on both operational safety and logisti-cal efficiency within low-altitude drone logistics net-works.Aiming at providing a systematic investiga-tion of real-world communication requirements and challenges encountered in Meituan UAV’s daily oper-ations,this article first introduces the operational sce-narios within current drone logistics networks and an-alyzes the related communication requirements.Then,the current communication solution and its inherent bottlenecks are elaborated.Finally,this paper explores emerging technologies and examines their application prospects in drone logistics networks.
文摘In the era of technology rapidly transforming logistics and logistical efficiency becoming a key economic driver,drones are emerging as a game-changing transport technology.Faster than planes,trains and trucks between nearby cities,drone logistics is becoming one of the fastest-growing sectors of the low-altitude economy.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFB3104502)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.62301251)+2 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province of China under Project(No.BK20220883)the open research fund of National Mobile Communications Research Laboratory,Southeast University,China(No.2024D04)the Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST(No.2023QNRC001).
文摘The environment of low-altitude urban airspace is complex and variable due to numerous obstacles,non-cooperative aircraft,and birds.Unmanned Aerial Vehicles(UAVs)leveraging environmental information to achieve three-dimension collision-free trajectory planning is the prerequisite to ensure airspace security.However,the timely information of surrounding situation is difficult to acquire by UAVs,which further brings security risks.As a mature technology leveraged in traditional civil aviation,the Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast(ADS-B)realizes continuous surveillance of the information of aircraft.Consequently,we leverage ADS-B for surveillance and information broadcasting,and divide the aerial airspace into multiple sub-airspaces to improve flight safety in UAV trajectory planning.In detail,we propose the secure Sub-airSpaces Planning(SSP)algorithm and Particle Swarm Optimization Rapidly-exploring Random Trees(PSO-RRT)algorithm for the UAV trajectory planning in law-altitude airspace.The performance of the proposed algorithm is verified by simulations and the results show that SSP reduces both the maximum number of UAVs in the sub-airspace and the length of the trajectory,and PSO-RRT reduces the cost of UAV trajectory in the sub-airspace.
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundations of China(Nos.61175084,61673042 and 62203046)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2022M713006).
文摘Aiming to address the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(UAV) formation collision avoidance problem in Three-Dimensional(3-D) low-altitude environments where dense various obstacles exist, a fluid-based path planning framework named the Formation Interfered Fluid Dynamical System(FIFDS) with Moderate Evasive Maneuver Strategy(MEMS) is proposed in this study.First, the UAV formation collision avoidance problem including quantifiable performance indexes is formulated. Second, inspired by the phenomenon of fluids continuously flowing while bypassing objects, the FIFDS for multiple UAVs is presented, which contains a Parallel Streamline Tracking(PST) method for formation keeping and the traditional IFDS for collision avoidance. Third, to rationally balance flight safety and collision avoidance cost, MEMS is proposed to generate moderate evasive maneuvers that match up with collision risks. Comprehensively containing the time and distance safety information, the 3-D dynamic collision regions are modeled for collision prediction. Then, the moderate evasive maneuver principle is refined, which provides criterions of the maneuver amplitude and direction. On this basis, an analytical parameter mapping mechanism is designed to online optimize IFDS parameters. Finally, the performance of the proposed method is validated by comparative simulation results and real flight experiments using fixed-wing UAVs.
文摘The large-scale development of the lowaltitude economy imposes increasingly stringent requirements on the supporting information infrastructure,necessitating the establishment of a low-altitude intelligent network(LAIN)with wide-area communication,high-precision navigation,and efficient supervision capabilities.Benefiting from its broad coverage,high reliability,and large bandwidth,the 5G cellular network serves as a critical foundation for LAIN construction.However,conventional cellular networks are primarily designed for two-dimensional terrestrial scenarios,and thus face significant limitations in coverage and interference resistance within complex three-dimensional low-altitude environments.To address the unique demands of LAIN applications,key challenges must be tackled,including achieving seamless three-dimensional coverage,mitigating interference in multi-dimensional network deployments,and ensuring stringent requirements for service quality and security supervision.This paper proposes an integrated LAIN architecture characterized by the convergence of communication,navigation,sensing,and management,enhanced with artificial intelligence and security mechanisms to improve overall system intelligence and resilience.Furthermore,this paper conducts an in-depth analysis of the critical challenges in LAIN deployment,explores enabling technologies to address these issues,and offers insights into the future development direction of low-altitude intelligent networks.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(72374061,72204243)the Ministry of Education’s Humanities and Social Science Research Youth Fund Project(20YJC630138,22YJC630056)+1 种基金Anhui Provincial Natural Science Foundation(2208085UD02)New Liberal Arts Fund Expansion Project of University of Science and Technology of China(FSSF-A-230317).
文摘In the era of green logistics,digital transformation has become an effective means for the logistics industry’s high-quality development.Using listed companies in China’s logistics industry from 2010 to 2021 as the research samples,this paper conducts an empirical test on the impact of the digital transformation of logistics enterprises on their green in-novation.Specifically,enterprise digital transformation indicators are constructed through the text analysis method,and the fixed-effects model is applied for analysis.The results indicate that the digital transformation of logistics enterprises has a significant promoting effect on their green innovation;the promoting effect of the digital transformation of logistics enterprises on green innovation is primarily achieved by easing corporate financing constraints and reducing corporate en-vironmental uncertainty;and the impact of digital transformation on green innovation is geographically heterogeneous.
文摘The“14th Five-Year Plan”and the Long-Range Objectives Through the Year 2035 propose to strengthen the construction of strategic emerging industrial clusters,promote the deep integration of the internet,big data,artificial intelligence,blockchain technology,etc.with the real economy,facilitate the development of advanced manufacturing,and consider UAVs as an important breakthrough,providing significant opportunities for the development of the UAV industry.Therefore,this article takes the current status of the UAV industry development as a starting point,analyzes the exploration and practice of the UAV development model based on the low-altitude economy,and discusses strategic suggestions to promote the development of UAVs empowered by the low-altitude economy.Through analysis,this article aims to provide theoretical reference and practical guidance for promoting the sustainable development of the UAV industry under the wave of the low-altitude economy.
文摘The“14th Five-Year Plan”and the Long-Range Objectives Through the Year 2035 propose to strengthen the construction of strategic emerging industrial clusters,promote the deep integration of the internet,big data,artificial intelligence,blockchain technology,etc.with the real economy,facilitate the development of advanced manufacturing,and consider unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs)as an important breakthrough,providing significant opportunities for the development of the UAV industry.Therefore,this article takes the current status of the UAV industry development as a starting point,analyzes the exploration and practice of the UAV development model based on the low-altitude economy,and discusses strategic suggestions to promote the development of UAVs empowered by the low-altitude economy.Through analysis,this article aims to provide theoretical references and practical guidance for promoting the sustainable development of the UAV industry under the wave of the low-altitude economy.
文摘Taking Zhejiang Province as an example,this paper explores the mechanisms and implementation pathways through which the low-altitude economy drives the transformation and upgrading of the tourism industry.It finds that the low-altitude economy can effectively promote the development of high-end and diversified tourism in Zhejiang by innovating tourism formats,optimizing resource allocation,and enhancing tourist experiences.Besides,it analyzes the current development status of the low-altitude economy in Zhejiang and its potential for integration with tourism,revealing specific enabling pathways for tourism transformation,including low-altitude sightseeing,aviation tourism,and low-altitude sports.Finally,it proposes policy recommendations such as strengthening policy support,enhancing infrastructure development,and cultivating market entities.The findings aim to provide theoretical references and practical guidance for the high-quality development of tourism in Zhejiang Province.
基金Feng Wei was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant 62425110.
文摘This paper proposes a novel blended hyper-cellular architecture for low-altitude aerial intelligent networks(LAINs)to provide agile coverage tailored to active air routes and takeoff/landing spots.Traditional cellular networks struggle to meet the dynamic demands of low-altitude UAV communications due to their rigid structures.The hyper-cellular network(HCN)architecture separates control and traffic coverage,enabling flexible and energy-efficient operations.The key components include control base stations(CBSs)for wide-area signaling coverage and traffic base stations(TBSs)that can be dynamically activated based on traffic demands.The proposed solution also integrates space information networks(SINs)to enhance the coverage efficiency.Key technologies such as all-G CBS using RISC-V architecture,AI-powered radio maps for low-altitude environments,and agile TBS coverage adaptation are introduced with some preliminary studies.These designs aim to address challenges like mobility management,interference coordination,and the need for real-time spectrum sharing in blended satellite-terrestrial networks.The proposed solution offers a scalable and agile framework to support the rapidly growing demand for reliable,low-latency,and high-capacity UAV communications in urban environments.
基金supported by National Science and Technology Major Project of China(Project Number:2024ZD1300100)Fundamental Research Funds for the central universities(2024RC02)+1 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(62401077,62321001)Beijing Municipal Natural Science Foundation(L232003)。
文摘With the rapid growth of the low-altitude economy,the demand for typical low-altitude ap-plications has accelerated the advancement of inte-grated sensing and communications(ISAC)networks.This paper begins by analyzing representative ap-plication scenarios to clarify the core requirements of the low-altitude economy for modern ISAC net-works.By investigating the distinctive characteris-tics of ISAC networks in low-altitude environments,it presents a comprehensive analysis of key challenges and identifies four major issues:challenges in pre-cise target detection,interference management,in-consistent sensing and communication coverage,and the complexity of air-ground coordination and han-dover.Based on fundamental theories and principles,the paper proposes corresponding solutions,encom-passing advanced technologies for precise target de-tection and recognition,high-reliability networked de-tection,robust interference management,and seamless air-ground collaboration.These solutions aim to es-tablish a solid foundation for the future development of intelligent low-altitude networks and ensure effec-tive support for emerging applications.
文摘Background: The availability of essential medicines and medical supplies is crucial for effectively delivering healthcare services. In Zambia, the Logistics Management Information System (LMIS) is a key tool for managing the supply chain of these commodities. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of LMIS in ensuring the availability of essential medicines and medical supplies in public hospitals in the Copperbelt Province of Zambia. Materials and Methods: From February to April 2022, a cross-sectional study was conducted in 12 public hospitals across the Copperbelt Province. Data were collected using structured questionnaires, checklists, and stock control cards. The study assessed LMIS availability, training, and knowledge among pharmacy personnel, as well as data accuracy, product availability, and order fill rates. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data. Results: All surveyed hospitals had LMIS implemented and were using eLMIS as the primary LMIS. Only 47% and 48% of pharmacy personnel received training in eLMIS and Essential Medicines Logistics Improvement Program (EMLIP), respectively. Most personnel demonstrated good knowledge of LMIS, with 77.7% able to log in to eLMIS Facility Edition, 76.6% able to locate stock control cards in the system, and 78.7% able to perform transactions. However, data accuracy from physical and electronic records varied from 0% to 60%, and product availability ranged from 50% to 80%. Order fill rates from Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) were consistently below 30%. Discrepancies were observed between physical stock counts and eLMIS records. Conclusion: This study found that most hospitals in the Copperbelt Province of Zambia have implemented LMIS use. While LMIS implementation is high in the Copperbelt Province of Zambia, challenges such as low training levels, data inaccuracies, low product availability, and order fill rates persist. Addressing these issues requires a comprehensive approach, including capacity building, data quality improvement, supply chain coordination, and investment in infrastructure and human resources. Strengthening LMIS effectiveness is crucial for improving healthcare delivery and patient outcomes in Zambia.
文摘As low-altitude airspace becomes increasingly accessible and eVTOL(electric vertical take-off and landing)technologies advance,the low-altitude economy has emerged as a transformative frontier in urban mobility and industrial restructuring.Although countries face comparable technological opportunities,their development paths diverge significantly.This divergence is shaped not only by policy choices and innovation capacity but also by underlying differences in institutional architectures,resource configurations,and implementation mechanisms.This paper proposes a Development Path Evolution Model grounded in four structural elements:technological capability,institutional systems,infrastructure,and application scenarios.Based on this framework,the study identifies three archetypal path types(technology-led,institution-led,and scenario-driven)and empirically validates the model through comparative case studies of the United States,Europe,and Japan.Applying the model to China reveals a distinct"hybrid scenario-driven path",characterized by demand-responsive pilots,decentralized institutional flexibility,and strong engineering capacity.Using Shanghai as a representative case,the study outlines five strategic levers to guide its transition from a localized pilot zone to a platform-based governance hub with national and international relevance.The research contributes to theoretical understanding of path differentiation in emerging industries and provides actionable insights for developing economies with strong mobilization capacity and industrial ecosystems.
文摘This paper proposes a portable broadband high-gain antenna for unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)low-altitude control,operating within the dedicated remotely piloted aircraft system(RPAS)band(5.03–5.91 GHz).The total size of the antenna is 240×240×187 mm3.It uses a printed log-periodic dipole antenna(PLPDA)as feed,and a four-layer frequency selective surface(FSS)cascaded as radome to enhance gain.Experimental results demonstrate that the antenna gain ranges from 10.1 to 15.9 dB and the half-power beam width(HPBW,2θ0.5)<23°within the operation band.Compared to existing portable UAV low-altitude control systems,the proposed antenna achieves an average gain enhancement of 4.7 dB.
基金supported in part by the National Key R&D Program of China under Grant 2021YFA0716600 and 2024ZD1300100in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant 42274018,42425401,62371029,62271285 and U2233217.
文摘High-performance positioning,navigation and timing(PNT)service is critical to the safe flight of low-altitude aircraft and the effective management of low altitude traffic.In low-altitude economic sce-narios,the specificity of massive unmanned aerial ve-hicle(UAV)flights and the complexity of low-altitude airspace traffic management impose stringent demand on the high-continuity,high-accuracy,real-time,and high-security PNT service.However,the current PNT service,which primarily relies on Global Navigation Satellite System(GNSS),Micro-Electro-Mechanical System Inertial Navigation System(MEMS INS),etc.,is completely inadequate to support the future needs of low-altitude economic development.In order to bridge the huge gap between existing capability and future demand,a three-layer PNT architecture based on the collaboration of space-based,air-based and ground-based PNT systems is proposed for low-altitude econ-omy.The space-based layer consists of high,medium even possible low orbit GNSS constellations,such as BeiDou Navigation Satellite System(BDS),for high-precision,high-security absolute positioning and tim-ing.The air-based layer leverages inter-aircraft links for high-reliability dynamic relative positioning.The ground-based layer includes pseudolite network,as well as 5G-advanced(5G-A)/6G network,for more comprehensive coverage and real-time positioning.To this end,it is imperative to make breakthroughs in key technologies,from systems to airborne terminal,in-cluding but not limited to high-precision anti-jamming GNSS signal processing,high-reliability relative po-sitioning,real-time pseudolite positioning,and high-efficient multi-source information fusion at airborne terminal,etc.Due to the moderate redundancy,hetero-geneous mechanism,and multiple coverage from mul-tiple PNT systems,the proposed layered PNT archi-tecture possesses high robustness and resilient.Addi-tionally,the integration of INS,LiDAR and vision etc.perception technologies can significantly enhance the PNT capability.As a result,the proposed three-layer PNT architecture enable greater autonomy for low-altitude aircraft and intelligent traffic management for massive UAV operations,and promoting the safe and efficient development of the low-altitude economy.
文摘Logistics service providers significantly contribute to environmental degradation through improper waste disposal,hazardous packaging materials,excessive fuel consumption,and emissions.This study examines the impact of green in-bound logistics and green outbound logistics on environmental,economic,and social performance of logistics companies using survey data from 221 Vietnamese logistics firms.Statistical analysis using Structural Equation Modeling revealed that green inbound logistics positively influences environmental and social performance while moderately affecting eco-nomic outcomes.In contrast,green outbound logistics demonstrates stronger effects on economic and environmental performance but exhibits limited impact on social dimensions.The measurement model showed strong reliability and validity(Cronbach's Alpha>0.70,robust Composite Reliability and Average Variance Extracted values),with excellent fit indices(Chi-Square/df=1.681,GFI=0.898,TLI=0.945,CFI=0.956,RMSEA=0.056).These findings highlight important distinctions between inbound and outbound green logistics impacts,offering valuable insights for an industry with currently low adoption rates of sustainable practices.The research demonstrates that implementing green logistics enhances both environmental preservation and business performance,providing compelling evidence for companies to accelerate their sustainability transition.By understanding these differential impacts,logistics firms can develop more tar-geted and effective sustainability strategies that optimize triple bottom line outcomes.
