Smith, A. orcid.org/0000-0001-8197-1690, Dickinson, J.E., Nadeem, T. et al. (4 more authors) (2024) Supporting inclusive debate on Advanced Air Mobility: An evaluation. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 136. 104471. ISSN 1361-9209
Abstract
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is being progressed, yet evidence suggests low levels of public salience and minimal debate. Efforts to engage the public have been framed around achieving acceptance made with little clarity of the potential impacts and benefits. This paper analyses an approach which sought to overcome low interest and to make technical information accessible to a general audience. The research used virtual reality (VR) to represent AAM technologies in public spaces proximal to where participants lived. During a second phase of research, additional supporting materials (an animation, a short game, and a recorded presentation) were developed to respond to gaps in understanding. The research was undertaken at five sites in England (N = 603). The representativeness of the sample is analysed, and the value of the VR, additional materials, and siting of the research are reviewed. Drawing upon detailed responses to open questions, the extent of meaningful involvement is explored showing how the additional supporting materials increased the depth of understanding amongst participants.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2024 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd. This is an open access article under the CC BY license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). |
Keywords: | Advanced air mobility; Dronese; VTOL; Participation; Public engagement |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Environment (Leeds) > Institute for Transport Studies (Leeds) > ITS: Sustainable Transport Policy (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 05 Nov 2024 09:50 |
Last Modified: | 05 Nov 2024 09:50 |
Published Version: | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/... |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.trd.2024.104471 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:219208 |
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