Abstract: Systems and methods provide a services architecture. An air mobility platform locally stores a native application at. The air mobility platform receives a first request for a first service and data identifying the first user as a priority user type or a non-priority user type. A second request for a second service and data related to the second user identifies the user type is received. The air mobility platform calculates a priority for the first request. If the priority for the first request exceeds the priority for the second request, a third party application is accessed for the first request. The air mobility platform submits the data related to the first request from the third party application to at least one of the first unmanned aerial vehicle or the first user.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing surveillance services for an unmanned vehicle are described herein. One embodiment of a method includes receiving surveilled data from a surveillance monitor regarding the unmanned aerial vehicle and at least one other aircraft, receiving trajectory data from at least one trajectory data source, and comparing the surveilled data with the trajectory data to determine whether the unmanned aerial vehicle is on path to collide with a third party aerial vehicle. In some embodiments, in response to determining that the unmanned aerial vehicle is on path to collide with the third party aerial vehicle, the method includes determining an alternate route for the unmanned aerial vehicle; and communicating at least a portion of the alternate route to the unmanned aerial vehicle.

Abstract: In some implementations, a planning system may receive multiple files in multiple formats and associated with historical contracting information. The planning system may convert the plurality of files into a unified data format, to generate a unified set of data, and may update a machine learning model based on the unified set of data. The planning system may receive input associated with a current contract and may select a set of factors based on a phase associated with the current contract. The planning system may apply the machine learning model to the input to generate a probability associated with the current contract and may provide instructions for a user interface that visually depicts the probability. The planning system may additionally generate recommended modifications to increase the probability. The recommended modifications may be fed back into a training (and retraining) cycle for the machine learning model to increase accuracy.

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for managing airspace for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The apparatus, system and method may include a platform comprising at least records of certified administratively acceptable requestors of restricted use of the airspace for UAVs, a plurality of airspace management rules for UAVs, and a broadcaster for providing notifications over at least one telecommunications network; and a plurality of applications, each instantiated by a processor on one of a plurality of corresponded devices by non-transitory computing code, wherein the plurality of corresponded devices comprises at least a plurality of mobile devices. A first of the plurality of applications may be capable of receiving the restricted UAV use request from a requestor within a physical area of the restricted UAV use request, and of forwarding the restricted UAV use request and an identification of the requestor to the platform over the at least one telecommunications network.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing surveillance services for an unmanned vehicle are described herein. One embodiment of a method includes receiving surveilled data from a surveillance monitor regarding the unmanned aerial vehicle and at least one other aircraft, receiving trajectory data from at least one trajectory data source, and comparing the surveilled data with the trajectory data to determine whether the unmanned aerial vehicle is on path to collide with a third party aerial vehicle. In some embodiments, in response to determining that the unmanned aerial vehicle is on path to collide with the third party aerial vehicle, the method includes determining an alternate route for the unmanned aerial vehicle; and communicating at least a portion of the alternate route to the unmanned aerial vehicle.

Abstract: Systems and methods for trajectory planning for an unmanned aerial vehicle. A mission specification for fulfillment by an unmanned aerial vehicle is received. The mission specification identifies a waypoint, an optimization criterion, and information identifying the unmanned aerial vehicle. It is determined whether candidate flight trajectories are available. Maneuvers from a motions library that defines available maneuvers are modeled to identify candidate flight trajectories to the waypoint which satisfy a restriction condition and do not conflict with a flight plan for another aerial vehicle. If candidate flight trajectories are available, desired flight trajectories are selected. A mission approval is submitted to a receiving party.

Abstract: Systems and methods provide a services architecture. An air mobility platform locally stores a native application at. The air mobility platform receives a first request for a first service and data identifying the first user as a priority user type or a non-priority user type. A second request for a second service and data related to the second user identifies the user type is received. The air mobility platform calculates a priority for the first request. If the priority for the first request exceeds the priority for the second request, a third party application is accessed for the first request. The air mobility platform submits the data related to the first request from the third party application to at least one of the first unmanned aerial vehicle or the first user.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a DC-AC converter, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the DC-AC converter comprises a transformer, a pulse generator, a pulse modulator, a switching element, and an analog low pass filtering stage. Further, the pulse generator is configured for generating pulses characterized by a pulse frequency. Further, the pulse modulator is configured for generating a pulse density modulated signal based on modulating the pulses using a sine wave signal of a fundamental frequency. Further, the switching element is connected in series with a primary winding of the transformer. Further, the switching element is configured to be switched between an on state and an off state based on the pulse density modulated signal. Further, the analog low pass filtering stage is configured for generating an AC voltage of the fundamental frequency based on attenuating higher frequency components of an unfiltered AC voltage at a secondary winding of the transformer.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing an aviation approval services platform. One embodiment of a method includes receiving customer data. The customer data may include data related to an operator, data related to a vehicle, and/or data related to an intended operation of the vehicle by the operator. The method may include determining compliance requirements of a regulatory authority for approving an approval application for the operator and/or the vehicle for the intended operation, determining whether the customer data is sufficient to meet the compliance requirements of the regulatory authority for the intended operation, and in response to determining that the customer data is not sufficient to meet the compliance requirements, providing a recommendation for meeting the compliance requirements. In some embodiments, in response to determining that the customer data is sufficient to meet the compliance requirements, submitting an application to the regulatory authority on behalf of the operator.

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for managing airspace for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The apparatus, system and method may include a platform comprising at least records of certified administratively acceptable requestors of restricted use of the airspace for UAVs, a plurality of airspace management rules for UAVs, and a broadcaster for providing notifications over at least one telecommunications network; and a plurality of applications, each instantiated by a processor on one of a plurality of corresponded devices by non-transitory computing code, wherein the plurality of corresponded devices comprises at least a plurality of mobile devices. A first of the plurality of applications may be capable of receiving the restricted UAV use request from a requestor within a physical area of the restricted UAV use request, and of forwarding the restricted UAV use request and an identification of the requestor to the platform over the at least one telecommunications network.

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for managing airspace for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The apparatus, system and method may include a platform comprising at least records of certified administratively acceptable requestors of restricted use of the airspace for UAVs, a plurality of airspace management rules for UAVs, and a broadcaster for providing notifications over at least one telecommunications network; and a plurality of applications, each instantiated by a processor on one of a plurality of corresponded devices by non-transitory computing code, wherein the plurality of corresponded devices comprises at least a plurality of mobile devices. A first of the plurality of applications may be capable of receiving the restricted UAV use request from a requestor within a physical area of the restricted UAV use request, and of forwarding the restricted UAV use request and an identification of the requestor to the platform over the at least one telecommunications network.

Abstract: A computer-implemented time-series data processing method comprises receiving high volume-velocity time-series information from one or more data emission devices concerning the occurrences of events and a desired output to be generated. A data identification and structure scheme comprised of a set of identifiers, of a set of record keys and of a set of database tables is analyzed. The information concerning the occurrences of events and associated to the set of identifiers is received at a host computer that is one of one or more host computers configured to ingest and analyze the data. The computer-implemented method processes and stores the received data using the data identification and structure scheme. The computer-implemented method further processes the stored data to generate the desired output.

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for managing airspace for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The apparatus, system and method may include a platform comprising at least records of certified administratively acceptable requestors of restricted use of the airspace for UAVs, a plurality of airspace management rules for UAVs, and a broadcaster for providing notifications over at least one telecommunications network; and a plurality of applications, each instantiated by a processor on one of a plurality of corresponded devices by non-transitory computing code, wherein the plurality of corresponded devices comprises at least a plurality of mobile devices. A first of the plurality of applications may be capable of receiving the restricted UAV use request from a requestor within a physical area of the restricted UAV use request, and of forwarding the restricted UAV use request and an identification of the requestor to the platform over the at least one telecommunications network.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a centralized registry data store may contain electronic records that represent movement plan contracts for Unmanned Vehicles (“UVs”). A centralized registry platform may receive information about a potential movement plan contract for a UV and dynamically create a potential multi-dimensional, time-indexed volume representing the potential movement plan contract. The centralized registry platform may then automatically compare the potential multi-dimensional, time-indexed volume with another volume representing another movement plan contract that was previously registered with the centralized registry platform. Based on a result of the comparison, the centralized registry platform may dynamically register the potential movement plan contract in the centralized registry data store.

Abstract: A physical vapor deposition reactor includes a metal sputter target, a D.C. sputter power source coupled to the metal sputter target and a wafer support pedestal facing the metal sputter target. A movable magnet array is adjacent a side of the metal sputter target opposite the wafer support pedestal. A solid metal RF feed rod engages the metal sputter target and extends from a surface of the target on a side opposite the wafer support pedestal. A VHF impedance match circuit is coupled to an end of the RF feed rod opposite the metal sputter target and a VHF RF power generator coupled to said VHF impedance match circuit. Preferably, the reactor of further includes a center axle about which the movable magnet array is rotatable, the center axle having an axially extending hollow passageway, the RF feed rod extending through the passageway.

Abstract: A plasma-enhanced physical vapor deposition method in which VHF power is applied to the sputter target in addition to a D.C. voltage that is also applied to the target, the VHF power level being 3.5 kW or greater, so that the D.C. target power may be reduced to less than 500 W while still attaining a very high ion fraction (in excess of 50%), permitting a very small workpiece-to-target spacing not exceeding a fraction (7/30) of the workpiece diameter to enhance the ionization fraction throughout the process region.

Abstract: A substrate cleaning chamber includes a contoured ceiling electrode having an arcuate surface that faces a substrate support and has a variable cross-sectional thickness to vary the gap size between the arcuate surface and the substrate support to provide a varying plasma density across the substrate support. A dielectric ring for the cleaning chamber comprises a base, a ridge, and a radially inward ledge that covers the peripheral lip of the substrate support. A base shield comprises a circular disc having at least one perimeter wall. Cleaning and conditioning processes for the cleaning chamber are also described.

Abstract: A substrate cleaning chamber includes a contoured ceiling electrode having an arcuate surface that faces a substrate support and has a variable cross-sectional thickness to vary the gap size between the arcuate surface and the substrate support to provide a varying plasma density across the substrate support. A dielectric ring for the cleaning chamber comprises a base, a ridge, and a radially inward ledge that covers the peripheral lip of the substrate support. A base shield comprises a circular disc having at least one perimeter wall. Cleaning and conditioning processes for the cleaning chamber are also described.

Abstract: A method of performing physical vapor deposition of copper onto an integrated circuit in a vacuum chamber of a plasma reactor, includes providing a copper target near a ceiling of the chamber, placing an integrated circuit wafer on a wafer support pedestal facing the target, introducing a carrier gas into the vacuum chamber, and establishing a deposition rate on the wafer by applying D.C. power to the copper target while establishing a plasma ionization fraction by applying VHF power to the copper target. The method can further include promoting re-sputtering of copper on vertical surfaces on the wafer by coupling HF or LF power to the wafer. The method preferably includes maintaining a target magnetic field at the target and scanning the target magnetic field across the target.

Abstract: A substrate support has an electrostatic chuck comprising an electrostatic puck with a dielectric covering an electrode capable of being charged to energize a process gas. The chuck has a frontside surface to receive a substrate and a base plate having an annular flange. A spring loaded heat transfer plate contacts the base plate, and has a fluid channel comprising first and second spiral channels. A pedestal is below the heat transfer plate.