Simulation of UAS integration into shared airspace for validation of impact on ATM systems

In this paper we introduce a modular modeling and simulation framework, which allows validating various aspects of UAS integration into shared airspace and its impact on existing ATM systems. Framework supports large-scale fast-time simulations, as well as real-time simulations with various virtualization levels, i.e. individual software components might be replaced by hardware-in-the-loop or human-in-the-loop to increase simulation fidelity. This can simplify and speed up the process of deployment on new concepts addressing various issues of UAS integration in different airspace classes.