Aerial Solutions for Supporting Large-Scale Events: A Case Study of the Hajj Pilgrimage
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Large-scale events such as the Hajj attract two to three million participants annually, creating significant challenges in mobility, security, and connectivity. Existing solutions may be limited and prone to overload. This article proposes the use of aerial solutions, specifically networked tethered flying Platforms (NTFPs), to address these issues. NTFPs, which remain tethered to the ground for continuous power and data access, offer advantages such as high-altitude deployment, wide coverage, and robust backhaul capacity. By integrating NTFPs into the event infrastructure, this approach aims to enhance the overall experience and efficiency of the Hajj.
Source: Communications of the ACM
DOI: 10.1145/3736712
Language: English
Subfield: Aerospace Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4414467720