ASTRA

The purpose of ASTRA is to perform operational analysis, airspace structure design, and Airspace Risk Assessment (ARA) for the implementation of advanced unmanned aircraft (UAS) operations within the Canary Islands Stratoport for HAPS & UAS infrastructure.

2024

2025

1.150.000,00 €

IN PROGRESS

Main lines of work:

  • Airspace compatibility: Analysis of the coexistence between the operational environment of the Canarias Stratoport and Fuerteventura Airport, assessing the impact on its ATZ/CTR.
  • Design of airspace structures: Study and proposal of optimal configurations for different operational layers, from low-altitude flights to stratospheric operations (up to FL600), based on the current and future needs of the Stratoport.
  • Regulatory processing: Preparation of the technical documentation required for the processing, approval, and eventual publication of the proposed structures before the competent authorities.
  • Risk Assessment (ARA): Development of a specific airspace risk assessment for the potential designation of a U-space volume in the vicinity of the Stratoport.
  • Definition of technical requirements: Analysis of the state of the art and operational needs to define the technical requirements of the key systems required by the infrastructure: high-altitude meteorology, light UAS hangars, ground-to-air communications, and tracking systems.
  • Contingency and emergency plan: Design and drafting of a specific plan that includes procedures for unforeseen situations, incidents, or operational emergencies.

CO-FINANCED

IN COLLABORATION

OTHER PROJECTS WITHIN THE CANARY ISLANDS GEO INNOVATION 2030 PROGRAM

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