How AI is Upgrading Space Technologies for a Greater Good? [Top 5 Areas]
Artificial Intelligence and space technologies have a close relationship. Space research and exploration was one of the first fields to implement AI in its daily operations.
One of the key reasons for using AI in space exploration is because it has to deal with a lot of data. With so much data to process, one cannot wholly rely on human intelligence. AI is helping us by reducing human errors and making the estimations close to reality.
Let’s have a look at how AI is benefiting humankind by contributing to space exploration and research.
#1 Earth Observation
We have been utilizing satellites for communication, navigation, remote sensing, etc. for almost half a century now. AI has been helping us to use this technology more efficiently and effectively.
One of the main tasks of satellites is to collect and transmit data back to us. In its entire lifetime, satellites collect a lot of data. A majority of it is useless. AI is beneficial to figure out which data makes sense.
Machine Learning algorithms are applied to analyze an enormous quantity of data. These algorithms analyze data in a matter of minutes, which helps us to get vital information quickly.
A good example could be the safeguard measures placed in the areas of migration. Apart from these, there are many other applications of AI that helps us understand our earth better.
#2 Urban Planning
Since AI is already helping us to map earth in a better way, it helps us to plan and design urban areas in the best possible way. Satellites are used to take pictures of land for plotting.
Moreover, satellites and AI can also be used to manage traffic across a city or a town. AI can provide a suggestion to manage traffic in dense traffic areas.
Since the world is moving towards renewable energy sources, it also helps us to identify the best place to place wind turbines, or water turbines, or solar panels for optimum results.
Based on this data, we can plan our cities accordingly and pave our way for a more sustainable future. Ultimately, AI will help us create a better environment by ensuring the places we work and live keep up with today’s demands.
#3 Renewable Energy Prediction
AI is helping the weather forecast department by helping them to identify the weather patterns beforehand. Using satellite as the primary input device, AI is helping us to predict weather patterns.
For example, it helps us to identify where in the world the intensity of tides is higher. Based on this information, we can take the maximum advantage of tidal energy to convert it into electrical energy.
The more we understand our renewable sources of energy, the more advantage we can take of them to make our earth more sustainable. More and more countries have started to leverage AI to optimize the usage of renewable energy sources.
#4 Pollution Monitoring
AI helps to reduce pollution in many different ways. One of the latest ways in which it is helping us is by sending signals to the other nearby ports and ships if a certain port is crowded or congested.
This will not only help to manage traffic at ports but also help to reduce pollution near ports and cities. Using satellites, it can help reduce the negative consequences caused by shipping.
With the help of satellite images, AI can figure out the safest and fastest route for shipping. It will help us to optimize the shipping process globally.
#5 Transportation
AI and GPS location tracking can revolutionize public transportation. For example, AI can detect humans at the bus stop and notify the bus driver as to how many passengers should he/she expect at a particular stop.
It can also help soldiers with transportation by detecting malicious activities on their route. Apart from this, train maintenance is also an area where it can bring massive benefits.
Machine Learning algorithms can help us determine the carriages that require special attention by looking at the satellite images. Overall, AI and space technologies will streamline the transportation of anything or person.
Conclusion
Companies and Innovators can continue to take benefit of business opportunities presented by the combination of AI, ML, and space technologies. As technologies advance, our everyday lives will continue to progress thanks to these and new advancements.
Written by Sandeep Agarwal, CEO at Credencys, an iPhone app development company.
