IEEE AERCOM
UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES APPLICATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS STANDARDS COMMITTEE (COM/AERCOM SC)

Low-Altitude Sensing Subcommittee

LSSC Initiative Announcement

1. Vision

To shape the future of global low-altitude perception by establishing an open, interoperable, and forward-looking standard system, unlocking their potential in smart cities, logistics, emergency response, and resource management for global benefit.

2. Scope

Focuses on the end-to-end low-altitude perception technology chain:

  • Fundamentals: Spatiotemporal reference, digital airspace models, sensor calibration, time sync.
  • Networking: Heterogeneous communication architecture, multi-UAV ad-hoc networks, collaborative control.
  • Data & AI: Universal data models, multi-modal data fusion, AI interfaces, real-time situational awareness, edge computing.
  • Applications: Technical specifications for urban governance, natural resources, environment, emergency response, and logistics.

Works closely with relevant IEEE committees on underlying technologies, focusing on low-altitude application integration.

3. Organization

  • Leadership:
    • Chairman: Professor Yan Lei from Peking University, China
    • Vice Chairman: Ewe Hong Tat, Fellow of ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) Academy of Engineering and Technology (AAET)
  • Dean. Secretariat: Hosted by Chongqing Institute of Surveying and Mapping Science and Technology
  • Working Groups:
    • WG1: Fundamentals & NetworkingWG2: Data & AI
    • WG3: Applications & Validation
    • WG4: International Cooperation & Adoption

4. Roadmap

  • Phase I: Foundation (2025-2026): Core standards (Common Framework, 3D Image Reconstruction, Data Model). Launch China-ASEAN Joint Testbed.
  • Phase II: Expansion (2027-2028): Key standards (Data Fusion, AI Interfaces, Situation Awareness). Industry specs for Logistics & Power Inspection.
  • Phase III: Leadership (2029-2030): Forward-looking standards (Digital Twin, Integrated Sensing & Communication). Establish global de facto standard system.

Call for Action

We invite global industry leaders, academics, experts, and policy makers to join as members.

Contact: [email protected], Ms. Jin Ma