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Paper No. 43-7
Presentation Time: 8:00 AM-5:30 PM
POTENTIAL BREAKTHROUGH IN USING AI TO TRACK ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS FOR THE AVIATION INDUSTRY
The use of technology and AI in aviation is on the rise and is expected to increase safety by enhancing predictive maintenance activities and air traffic control. AI improves the safety of aviation and traveling with the use of remote sensing to perform tasks such as monitoring atmospheric conditions, path optimization, and enabling precision landing. It also improves the efficiency of the passenger by reducing waiting time and offering a superior travel experience.
AI processes data swiftly allowing fast responses to changing conditions and reducing accident risks. Autonomous operations are used to optimize routes and reduce fuel consumption for shorter travel times - eventually saving costs for aviation companies by quickly completing tasks that don’t need to be done by humans.
AI can enhance the autopilot system and also detect potential threats such as other aircraft; terrain roughness; or other obstacles and take timely action to avoid them. Accidents can happen due to faulty data leading to malfunctions in the flight-control system.
There are more strong challenges ahead of us regarding identifying the data and making correct decisions. Integrating AI in aviation safety may reduce costs by minimizing in-flight disruptions, unplanned maintenance, and operational inefficiencies. Cost reductions from improved safety and reliability would help companies to offset other increased costs in materials due to the higher prices of critical elements and minerals such as aluminum, titanium, nickel, and graphite.
According to Mahesh Kumar et al. in the International Journal of Recent Research Aspects, “The worldwide market for aviation AI was valued at $653.74M in 2021 and is projected to reach $9,985.86M by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 35.38% between 2022 and 2030.” This reinforces the projected growth of AI’s value in aviation, showing the great potential growth in the future.
Some people may argue that AI isn’t safe and has caused various accidents, leading to safety concerns or the potential for data breach; however, as technology advances AI safety may also improve. Ultimately, human innovation will address challenges associated with AI and create opportunities across the board.