FPID UAS Identity Management via Blockchain Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current air traffic management systems lack an efficient and accurate method for identifying and managing manned and unmanned aircraft, leading to safety, privacy, and security concerns, particularly in densely populated airspaces, due to limitations in existing transponder technologies and lack of universal adoption of remote identification systems.
Innovation Solution
A Flight Portal ID (FPID) system that provides a secure, scalable, and extensible identity management system using blockchain technology to enable permission-based sharing of identification information, integrating with existing systems like ADS-B and IFF transponders, and offering dual-mode RID capabilities through broadcast and network connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If transponder technologies are used for aircraft identification, then aircraft can be identified in air traffic management systems, but the systems lack efficiency and accuracy particularly in densely populated airspaces
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments identification into two distinct modes: broadcast identification where aircraft autonomously publish their identity and location, and network identification where identification data is transmitted through network infrastructure. This segmentation allows different identification methods to be used in different scenarios, improving overall system efficiency and accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The identification system is designed to be universal by supporting multiple identification methods (broadcast and network modes) that can be applied across different airspace types and aircraft categories. This multi-functionality enables the system to handle both densely populated and less dense airspaces effectively, improving identification efficiency without sacrificing accuracy.
2Reliability
If remote identification systems are universally adopted, then safety and security are improved, but system complexity and implementation costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
In broadcast mode, aircraft automatically publish their own identification information without requiring continuous external verification or complex ground infrastructure. This self-service approach improves safety through consistent identification while reducing system complexity compared to centralized verification systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The network acts as an intermediary that facilitates identification by relaying broadcast messages and enabling network-based identification. This intermediary approach allows complex safety features to be implemented while keeping individual aircraft systems relatively simple, as the network handles much of the coordination and verification burden.
3Adaptability or versatility
If broadcast RID capability is implemented, then identification can be achieved without universal network connectivity, but additional UAS hardware is required
Solution Approach 1:
The broadcast RID capability is designed to work with existing transponder hardware and communication systems, making the additional hardware requirements compatible with current aircraft equipment. This universality allows broadcast identification to be implemented without requiring completely new hardware systems, reducing the practical complexity increase.
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AI summary
Embodiments of the present disclosure describe a secure, scalable and extensible unmanned aircraft system identity management (IdM) system that enables services for identity provisioning (idP), and identity validation, verification and authentication (idVV&A). The system uses dual-mode local broadcast and network connected UAS communication elements across a wide area network. The system serves as a Source System of Record (SSoR) that securely ingests private registration data, UAS identity verification and authentication requests and returns validated identity and flight information.