Drone-Assisted Last-Mile Delivery Under Windy Conditions: Zero Pollution Solutions       
Yazarlar (2)
Öğr. Gör. Özlem GÜREL Beykoz Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Şeyda Serdar Asan
İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Makale Türü Açık Erişim Özgün Makale
Makale Alt Türü ESCI dergilerinde yayınlanan tam makale
Dergi Adı Smart Cities
Dergi ISSN 2624-6511 Wos Dergi Scopus Dergi
Dergi Tarandığı Indeksler Scopus
Makale Dili Türkçe
Basım Tarihi 11-2024
Cilt No 7
Sayı 6
Sayfalar 3437 / 3457
DOI Numarası 10.3390/smartcities7060134
Makale Linki https://doi.org/10.3390/smartcities7060134
Özet
Highlights: What are the main findings? Drone deliveries under windy conditions are viable and lead to improved efficiency and reduced air and noise pollution compared to traditional delivery methods. Noise pollution requires further study to incorporate dynamic, spatiotemporal-oriented factors, including meteorological conditions, to better mitigate its impact on urban environments. What are the implications of the main findings? Integrating drones in last-mile delivery can help cities meet zero pollution goals, particularly for reducing air pollution. Integrated approaches addressing both environmental and social factors, particularly noise pollution, are essential for sustainable drone delivery ecosystems. As cities expand and the global push for zero pollution intensifies, sustainable last-mile delivery (LMD) systems are essential to minimizing environmental and health impacts. This study addresses the need for more sustainable LMD by examining the integration of wind conditions into drone-assisted deliveries, focusing on their effects on air and noise pollution in urban areas. We extend the flying sidekick traveling salesman problem (FSTSP) by incorporating meteorological factors, specifically wind, to assess drone delivery efficiency in varying conditions. Our results show that while drones significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional delivery vehicles, their contribution to noise pollution remains a concern. This research highlights the environmental advantages of using drones, particularly in reducing CO2 emissions, while also emphasizing the need for further investigation into mitigating their noise impact. By evaluating the trade-offs between air and noise pollution, this study provides insights into developing more sustainable, health-conscious delivery models that contribute to smart city initiatives. The findings inform policy, urban planning, and logistics strategies aimed at achieving zero pollution goals and improving urban livability.
Anahtar Kelimeler
CO2 emissions | drone | last-mile delivery | noise pollution | traveling salesman problem with drone | unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) | wind