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9 Examples of Artificial Intelligence in Use TodayIQVIS
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the branch of computer sciences that emphasizes the development of intelligence machines, thinking and working like humans.
Industry analysts argue that artificial intelligence is the future – but if we look around, we are convinced that it’s not the future – it is the present. The given examples will explain the true meaning and context.
Read as a blog post here. http://www.iqvis.com/blog/9-powerful-examples-of-artificial-intelligence-in-use-today/
An overview of artificial intelligence from the perspective of a potential venture capital investment: what it is, its history, how it can be used, and what it could mean for the future of various industries and humanity.
This document discusses how artificial intelligence can be used to enhance space exploration. It outlines how AI is currently being used for applications like space navigation, motion control, and rocket landing. The document also explores how AI will enable the next generation of space exploration through tools that help with tasks like planetary data transmission and allow for autonomous space probes like CiMON to support scientific discovery. Finally, it suggests AI will usher in a new age of space discovery.
The document discusses various ways that artificial intelligence is being implemented across different functions in the automotive industry, including marketing, operations, research and development, and human resources. It provides examples of companies like Outsell that provide AI-driven marketing platforms for automotive dealerships, and Drive.AI that is working on self-driving vehicle technology. It also discusses how companies like Auburn VW and Bruce Titus Automotive Group have benefited from using Outsell's personalized digital marketing solutions, as well as how Nauto is developing intelligent driver safety systems using edge and cloud-based AI.
Role of localization and environment perception in autonomous drivingQualcomm Research
Dheeraj Ahuja, Sr. Director at Qualcomm Technologies, discusses how localization and perception technologies are critical for enhanced autonomous driving. As autonomous levels increase from active safety to full self-driving, requirements become more complex. Key technologies discussed include radar, camera, lidar, HD maps, and Qualcomm's VEPP precise positioning. Qualcomm's approach focuses on sensor fusion from cameras, radars, lidars and 5G to provide robust perception for autonomous vehicles.
Presentation by Professor Rich Romano, 2nd March 2016.
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A main concern surrounding the use of autonomous vehicles is that it leads to disengaged and unfocused drivers who are unprepared to take control of the vehicle when necessary. Driving simulators can be used to evaluate the resumption of control by drivers in an emergency or in the event of partial failure of the automated system. Driving simulators can also be used to evaluate driver monitoring systems to determine their effectiveness in determining when a driver is disengaged. Finally driving simulators can be used to test and refine the automated control systems. The driving simulator can feed visual data from the simulator as well as simulated radar results into the automated control system for testing of complex situations. Dr. Romano will present various case studies from previous research and discuss how driving simulators are being used to solve these problems.
A presentation on internship from jaipur Airport [AAI]Aditya Gupta
The document summarizes Aditya Gupta's internship presentation at the Airport Authority of India in Jaipur. It provides an overview of the internship, including the training location, duration, and coordinators. It then describes the key facilities and systems at the Jaipur airport, focusing on communication, navigation, surveillance, and security equipment. Specifically, it details the various navigation aids like ILS, VOR, DME, communication equipment including VHF transmitters and receivers, surveillance technologies like primary and secondary radar, and security screening tools.
Research presentation on Autonomous Driving. Direction perception approach.
Research work by Princeton University group.
Note: Link given in the presentation
9 Examples of Artificial Intelligence in Use TodayIQVIS
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the branch of computer sciences that emphasizes the development of intelligence machines, thinking and working like humans.
Industry analysts argue that artificial intelligence is the future – but if we look around, we are convinced that it’s not the future – it is the present. The given examples will explain the true meaning and context.
Read as a blog post here. http://www.iqvis.com/blog/9-powerful-examples-of-artificial-intelligence-in-use-today/
An overview of artificial intelligence from the perspective of a potential venture capital investment: what it is, its history, how it can be used, and what it could mean for the future of various industries and humanity.
This document discusses how artificial intelligence can be used to enhance space exploration. It outlines how AI is currently being used for applications like space navigation, motion control, and rocket landing. The document also explores how AI will enable the next generation of space exploration through tools that help with tasks like planetary data transmission and allow for autonomous space probes like CiMON to support scientific discovery. Finally, it suggests AI will usher in a new age of space discovery.
The document discusses various ways that artificial intelligence is being implemented across different functions in the automotive industry, including marketing, operations, research and development, and human resources. It provides examples of companies like Outsell that provide AI-driven marketing platforms for automotive dealerships, and Drive.AI that is working on self-driving vehicle technology. It also discusses how companies like Auburn VW and Bruce Titus Automotive Group have benefited from using Outsell's personalized digital marketing solutions, as well as how Nauto is developing intelligent driver safety systems using edge and cloud-based AI.
Role of localization and environment perception in autonomous drivingQualcomm Research
Dheeraj Ahuja, Sr. Director at Qualcomm Technologies, discusses how localization and perception technologies are critical for enhanced autonomous driving. As autonomous levels increase from active safety to full self-driving, requirements become more complex. Key technologies discussed include radar, camera, lidar, HD maps, and Qualcomm's VEPP precise positioning. Qualcomm's approach focuses on sensor fusion from cameras, radars, lidars and 5G to provide robust perception for autonomous vehicles.
Presentation by Professor Rich Romano, 2nd March 2016.
www.uolds.leeds.ac.uk
www.its.leeds.ac.uk/about/events/seminar-series
www.its.leeds.ac.uk/people/r.romano
A main concern surrounding the use of autonomous vehicles is that it leads to disengaged and unfocused drivers who are unprepared to take control of the vehicle when necessary. Driving simulators can be used to evaluate the resumption of control by drivers in an emergency or in the event of partial failure of the automated system. Driving simulators can also be used to evaluate driver monitoring systems to determine their effectiveness in determining when a driver is disengaged. Finally driving simulators can be used to test and refine the automated control systems. The driving simulator can feed visual data from the simulator as well as simulated radar results into the automated control system for testing of complex situations. Dr. Romano will present various case studies from previous research and discuss how driving simulators are being used to solve these problems.
A presentation on internship from jaipur Airport [AAI]Aditya Gupta
The document summarizes Aditya Gupta's internship presentation at the Airport Authority of India in Jaipur. It provides an overview of the internship, including the training location, duration, and coordinators. It then describes the key facilities and systems at the Jaipur airport, focusing on communication, navigation, surveillance, and security equipment. Specifically, it details the various navigation aids like ILS, VOR, DME, communication equipment including VHF transmitters and receivers, surveillance technologies like primary and secondary radar, and security screening tools.
Research presentation on Autonomous Driving. Direction perception approach.
Research work by Princeton University group.
Note: Link given in the presentation
An autonomous vehicle uses sensors to navigate with little human input. AI, specifically deep learning, is key to autonomous vehicles' abilities. It allows vehicles to collect environmental data, which an AI agent analyzes to make decisions and control the vehicle. Semantic segmentation is the process an AI system uses to identify and classify objects from sensor data, like recognizing a car. As vehicles collect more real-time data, AI will continue improving autonomous driving capabilities toward vehicles that drive themselves without any human controls.
Artificial Intelligence In The Automotive Industry - M&A Trend AnalysisNetscribes
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is redefining the automotive industry. Organizations in the automotive industry are realizing the need to leverage advanced algorithms and computational structures, innovative testing and validation platforms, integrated cockpit solutions, and 5G network adoption and application deployment for building their next generation mobility services. As a result, mergers and acquisitions focused on acquiring AI capabilities is on the rise in auto sector.
The report provides a detailed analysis of more than 60 AI-focused deals in the auto sector over the last 10 years. Understand the specific AI technologies and capabilities that are high in demand, deal sizes, and the strategies driving those partnerships.
To purchase the full report, write to us at info@netscribes.com
This document discusses various aspects of air traffic management at aerodromes, including the functions of aerodromes, services provided like air traffic control and flight information, runway inspections, responsibilities of air traffic control towers, flight priorities, aircraft wake turbulence classifications, lighting signals for aircraft on the ground, criteria for suspending VFR operations, factors in runway selection, obstacles and limitations, instrument flight rules within controlled areas, facilities available in towers, and definitions of key terms.
The document presents information on autonomous or self-driving cars. It discusses the concept of autonomous vehicles that can sense their environment and navigate without human input. It outlines the equipment used in autonomous cars, including LIDAR, radar, cameras and GPS. It describes how these sensors work together with an electronic control unit and software to process information and control actuators that move the steering wheel, brakes and throttle. The document also covers some advantages and disadvantages of autonomous vehicles.
Artificial intelligence (AI) techniques can help alleviate issues in software engineering by managing knowledge more effectively. AI is applied in software engineering through approaches like expert systems, neural networks, and risk management. Current applications of AI include financial analysis, weather forecasting, robotics, speech recognition, and game playing. However, fully achieving human-level ability in areas like natural language understanding, computer vision, and building expert systems remains challenging.
Artificial intelligence is a branch of computer science that aims to create intelligent machines that can think and act like humans. It uses techniques like neural networks and machine learning to solve complex problems. AI has many applications including healthcare, gaming, data security, social media, transportation, robotics, education and more. While it offers benefits like accuracy, speed and reliability, it also faces limitations such as high costs, limited abilities and lack of original creativity.
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, are aircraft without human pilots that can be controlled autonomously or remotely. UAV development began in the early 20th century for military purposes but has since expanded for both civilian and military uses. UAVs have several subsystems including communications, navigation, monitoring, and collision avoidance. While UAVs cannot fully replace manned aircraft, they are increasingly used for missions involving risks to human life like surveillance, transportation, and search and rescue. Advantages of UAVs include reduced risks to human operators, while disadvantages include potential risks to civilian safety and privacy concerns.
A presentation that outlines answer to the following questions: What makes passengers feel good about flying? What can aviation learn from other business sectors? What are innovative onboard products and services that show the way the cabin experience will evolve?
Auto Pilot:
An Autopilot is a system used to guide a vehicle without assistance from a person.Developed by Elmer Sperry Sr.
This power point presentation contain a general information about given topic in somewhat short description & if you need detailed one , you can request or post your Email ID. Prefer an "OCR A Extended" fonts.
Future of Artifical Intelligence and what role companies in Pakistan should playZain Farooq Ansari
The future is to develop and implement more AI tools and project which eliminate human efforts. Pakistan is blessed of talented peoples who can play a vital role in changing the world through AI. Companies should collaborate with the young students who have brilliant ideas and connect them with experience developers to convert the idea into reality.
Currently Pakistan needs to do a lot of work in the field of AI and improve their R&D process to get fruitful results.
Self-driving cars can navigate without human input using sensors to detect their environment. They can steer autonomously, avoid obstacles, and obey speed limits. Early concepts date back to Leonardo Da Vinci but significant advances include cruise control in the 1940s and adding cameras/computers to detect objects in the 1980s. Modern versions use technologies like lasers, cameras, radars, and ultrasonics along with GPS and highly detailed maps to locate themselves and monitor surroundings. Potential benefits include fewer accidents, reduced injuries, less traffic and fuel used, and lower transportation costs.
This document provides an introduction to artificial intelligence, including its history, limitations of human intelligence, applications of AI, and advantages and disadvantages of AI. It discusses early attempts at creating artificial life in stories like Frankenstein. It also covers robotics research from Shakey the robot in 1970 to modern robots designed to work in colonies. Applications of AI mentioned include military, entertainment, healthcare, banking, and insurance. Advantages include improved medical diagnostics using expert systems. Disadvantages include potential issues from self-modifying and self-replicating systems. The conclusion discusses the evolving concept of artificial life and intelligence.
Applications of UAVs in the Oil and Gas IndustryDaksh Gupta
This document discusses applications of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and robots in the oil and gas industry. It begins with an introduction to UAVs, their components, and a brief history of their use. It then outlines current applications like pipeline inspections using infrared cameras, flare stack inspections for safety, and geological mapping. Potential future applications discussed are pipeline construction surveys, methane leak detection, and security surveillance. The document argues that UAVs provide benefits over manual inspection by being faster, able to access hard to reach areas, collect multiple data types, and increase safety.
The document discusses the present and future of the drone industry. It covers the commercial, military, and hobbyist markets for drones and how drones are being used for applications like delivery, agriculture, filmmaking, and more. The document predicts that commercial drone spending will reach $4.8 billion globally by 2021 and that drones will continue revolutionizing various industries through innovations in engagement, solutions to unique challenges, and new forms of advertising and events.
The document discusses artificial intelligence and how it works. It defines intelligence and AI, explaining that AI aims to make computers as intelligent as humans. It describes how AI uses artificial neurons and networks to function similarly to the human brain. Examples of AI applications are given, like expert systems used in various domains. The document also compares human and artificial intelligence, noting their differing strengths and weaknesses.
This presentation is about the Fly-By-Wire technology adopted in aircraft systems for greater maneuverability. The mechanical and electronics aspects of this technology is briefed in this presentation.
Revenue management is the practice of maximizing revenue from a fixed inventory of airline seats. It originated in the 1970s after airline deregulation in the US. Revenue management systems deliver 3-9% additional revenue gains through analytics-based inventory control and price differentiation. They help airlines set optimal booking limits and prices to reduce unsold seats and maximize revenue based on demand forecasts. While revenue management is widely used, integration challenges remain for some airlines.
The document analyzes the airline industry using Porter's Five Forces model. It finds that the industry faces high barriers to entry due to large capital requirements and regulated airports. The threat of substitutes like road and rail transportation is moderate. However, buyers have high bargaining power due to deregulation and technology, and suppliers also have high bargaining power. Finally, competitive rivalry in the industry is high due to many competitors, price competition, and high fixed costs. Overall, the Porter's Five Forces analysis finds the airline industry to be unattractive.
Air traffic control towers serve several purposes:
1) To provide aerodrome control service and direct pilots during takeoff, landing, and taxiing for efficient and safe runway traffic flow.
2) To monitor weather conditions and ensure the safest route of travel, contacting meteorological stations for updates.
3) To aid pilots in emergencies by maintaining contact, providing assistance, and directing emergency landings if needed.
The document outlines the UK government and aerospace industry's commitment to an Aerospace Industrial Strategy and Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI). Key points:
- The strategy was developed through the Aerospace Growth Partnership between government and industry leaders to support the UK's position as the second largest aerospace sector globally.
- The ATI will represent a joint £2 billion government and industry investment over 7 years to fund research and technology, providing certainty for innovation.
- Industry leaders express their commitment to the strategy and ATI, believing it can make a material difference to competitiveness and investment decisions, securing the UK's role in aerospace.
The Future of Aerospace – More Software Please!AdaCore
The document discusses the Aerospace Technology Institute's (ATI) role in leading technology development for the UK aerospace sector. It outlines ATI's strategy and funding portfolio worth £3.9 billion to 2026. Specific initiatives discussed include the SECT-AIR and HICLASS projects, which helped establish the UK's excellence in safety critical software. The document also notes opportunities for startups in sustainability and Industry 4.0 technologies through the ATI Boeing Horizon X Accelerator program.
An autonomous vehicle uses sensors to navigate with little human input. AI, specifically deep learning, is key to autonomous vehicles' abilities. It allows vehicles to collect environmental data, which an AI agent analyzes to make decisions and control the vehicle. Semantic segmentation is the process an AI system uses to identify and classify objects from sensor data, like recognizing a car. As vehicles collect more real-time data, AI will continue improving autonomous driving capabilities toward vehicles that drive themselves without any human controls.
Artificial Intelligence In The Automotive Industry - M&A Trend AnalysisNetscribes
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is redefining the automotive industry. Organizations in the automotive industry are realizing the need to leverage advanced algorithms and computational structures, innovative testing and validation platforms, integrated cockpit solutions, and 5G network adoption and application deployment for building their next generation mobility services. As a result, mergers and acquisitions focused on acquiring AI capabilities is on the rise in auto sector.
The report provides a detailed analysis of more than 60 AI-focused deals in the auto sector over the last 10 years. Understand the specific AI technologies and capabilities that are high in demand, deal sizes, and the strategies driving those partnerships.
To purchase the full report, write to us at info@netscribes.com
This document discusses various aspects of air traffic management at aerodromes, including the functions of aerodromes, services provided like air traffic control and flight information, runway inspections, responsibilities of air traffic control towers, flight priorities, aircraft wake turbulence classifications, lighting signals for aircraft on the ground, criteria for suspending VFR operations, factors in runway selection, obstacles and limitations, instrument flight rules within controlled areas, facilities available in towers, and definitions of key terms.
The document presents information on autonomous or self-driving cars. It discusses the concept of autonomous vehicles that can sense their environment and navigate without human input. It outlines the equipment used in autonomous cars, including LIDAR, radar, cameras and GPS. It describes how these sensors work together with an electronic control unit and software to process information and control actuators that move the steering wheel, brakes and throttle. The document also covers some advantages and disadvantages of autonomous vehicles.
Artificial intelligence (AI) techniques can help alleviate issues in software engineering by managing knowledge more effectively. AI is applied in software engineering through approaches like expert systems, neural networks, and risk management. Current applications of AI include financial analysis, weather forecasting, robotics, speech recognition, and game playing. However, fully achieving human-level ability in areas like natural language understanding, computer vision, and building expert systems remains challenging.
Artificial intelligence is a branch of computer science that aims to create intelligent machines that can think and act like humans. It uses techniques like neural networks and machine learning to solve complex problems. AI has many applications including healthcare, gaming, data security, social media, transportation, robotics, education and more. While it offers benefits like accuracy, speed and reliability, it also faces limitations such as high costs, limited abilities and lack of original creativity.
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, are aircraft without human pilots that can be controlled autonomously or remotely. UAV development began in the early 20th century for military purposes but has since expanded for both civilian and military uses. UAVs have several subsystems including communications, navigation, monitoring, and collision avoidance. While UAVs cannot fully replace manned aircraft, they are increasingly used for missions involving risks to human life like surveillance, transportation, and search and rescue. Advantages of UAVs include reduced risks to human operators, while disadvantages include potential risks to civilian safety and privacy concerns.
A presentation that outlines answer to the following questions: What makes passengers feel good about flying? What can aviation learn from other business sectors? What are innovative onboard products and services that show the way the cabin experience will evolve?
Auto Pilot:
An Autopilot is a system used to guide a vehicle without assistance from a person.Developed by Elmer Sperry Sr.
This power point presentation contain a general information about given topic in somewhat short description & if you need detailed one , you can request or post your Email ID. Prefer an "OCR A Extended" fonts.
Future of Artifical Intelligence and what role companies in Pakistan should playZain Farooq Ansari
The future is to develop and implement more AI tools and project which eliminate human efforts. Pakistan is blessed of talented peoples who can play a vital role in changing the world through AI. Companies should collaborate with the young students who have brilliant ideas and connect them with experience developers to convert the idea into reality.
Currently Pakistan needs to do a lot of work in the field of AI and improve their R&D process to get fruitful results.
Self-driving cars can navigate without human input using sensors to detect their environment. They can steer autonomously, avoid obstacles, and obey speed limits. Early concepts date back to Leonardo Da Vinci but significant advances include cruise control in the 1940s and adding cameras/computers to detect objects in the 1980s. Modern versions use technologies like lasers, cameras, radars, and ultrasonics along with GPS and highly detailed maps to locate themselves and monitor surroundings. Potential benefits include fewer accidents, reduced injuries, less traffic and fuel used, and lower transportation costs.
This document provides an introduction to artificial intelligence, including its history, limitations of human intelligence, applications of AI, and advantages and disadvantages of AI. It discusses early attempts at creating artificial life in stories like Frankenstein. It also covers robotics research from Shakey the robot in 1970 to modern robots designed to work in colonies. Applications of AI mentioned include military, entertainment, healthcare, banking, and insurance. Advantages include improved medical diagnostics using expert systems. Disadvantages include potential issues from self-modifying and self-replicating systems. The conclusion discusses the evolving concept of artificial life and intelligence.
Applications of UAVs in the Oil and Gas IndustryDaksh Gupta
This document discusses applications of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and robots in the oil and gas industry. It begins with an introduction to UAVs, their components, and a brief history of their use. It then outlines current applications like pipeline inspections using infrared cameras, flare stack inspections for safety, and geological mapping. Potential future applications discussed are pipeline construction surveys, methane leak detection, and security surveillance. The document argues that UAVs provide benefits over manual inspection by being faster, able to access hard to reach areas, collect multiple data types, and increase safety.
The document discusses the present and future of the drone industry. It covers the commercial, military, and hobbyist markets for drones and how drones are being used for applications like delivery, agriculture, filmmaking, and more. The document predicts that commercial drone spending will reach $4.8 billion globally by 2021 and that drones will continue revolutionizing various industries through innovations in engagement, solutions to unique challenges, and new forms of advertising and events.
The document discusses artificial intelligence and how it works. It defines intelligence and AI, explaining that AI aims to make computers as intelligent as humans. It describes how AI uses artificial neurons and networks to function similarly to the human brain. Examples of AI applications are given, like expert systems used in various domains. The document also compares human and artificial intelligence, noting their differing strengths and weaknesses.
This presentation is about the Fly-By-Wire technology adopted in aircraft systems for greater maneuverability. The mechanical and electronics aspects of this technology is briefed in this presentation.
Revenue management is the practice of maximizing revenue from a fixed inventory of airline seats. It originated in the 1970s after airline deregulation in the US. Revenue management systems deliver 3-9% additional revenue gains through analytics-based inventory control and price differentiation. They help airlines set optimal booking limits and prices to reduce unsold seats and maximize revenue based on demand forecasts. While revenue management is widely used, integration challenges remain for some airlines.
The document analyzes the airline industry using Porter's Five Forces model. It finds that the industry faces high barriers to entry due to large capital requirements and regulated airports. The threat of substitutes like road and rail transportation is moderate. However, buyers have high bargaining power due to deregulation and technology, and suppliers also have high bargaining power. Finally, competitive rivalry in the industry is high due to many competitors, price competition, and high fixed costs. Overall, the Porter's Five Forces analysis finds the airline industry to be unattractive.
Air traffic control towers serve several purposes:
1) To provide aerodrome control service and direct pilots during takeoff, landing, and taxiing for efficient and safe runway traffic flow.
2) To monitor weather conditions and ensure the safest route of travel, contacting meteorological stations for updates.
3) To aid pilots in emergencies by maintaining contact, providing assistance, and directing emergency landings if needed.
The document outlines the UK government and aerospace industry's commitment to an Aerospace Industrial Strategy and Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI). Key points:
- The strategy was developed through the Aerospace Growth Partnership between government and industry leaders to support the UK's position as the second largest aerospace sector globally.
- The ATI will represent a joint £2 billion government and industry investment over 7 years to fund research and technology, providing certainty for innovation.
- Industry leaders express their commitment to the strategy and ATI, believing it can make a material difference to competitiveness and investment decisions, securing the UK's role in aerospace.
The Future of Aerospace – More Software Please!AdaCore
The document discusses the Aerospace Technology Institute's (ATI) role in leading technology development for the UK aerospace sector. It outlines ATI's strategy and funding portfolio worth £3.9 billion to 2026. Specific initiatives discussed include the SECT-AIR and HICLASS projects, which helped establish the UK's excellence in safety critical software. The document also notes opportunities for startups in sustainability and Industry 4.0 technologies through the ATI Boeing Horizon X Accelerator program.
Liquid air technologies have gained recognition in 2013 as a potentially significant energy solution in the UK. It can help address challenges in electricity grid balancing, transport emissions reductions, and waste heat recovery. While liquid air shows promise, successful widespread adoption is not guaranteed and further work is needed to ensure it progresses past the demonstration phase. This includes developing technology roadmaps, exploring global market potential, identifying sources of liquid nitrogen supply, and integrating grid and transport applications through multi-purpose plants.
Key Challenges for the European Aerospace SuppliersEric Ciampi
The document discusses three main challenges facing European aerospace suppliers over the next decade: 1) Developing robust and agile supply chains to keep up with growing demand and complexity, 2) Extending their manufacturing and engineering footprints to more global supply chains, and 3) Taking on more innovation and technology development work for OEMs. It provides examples of how suppliers are responding through consolidation, risk sharing with OEMs, and expanding internationally. OEMs are also pushing suppliers to rationalize their supply bases and improve quality and delivery.
The document provides an overview of the UK nuclear industry market in December 2014. It discusses several key projects and developments:
- Plans to build the Moorside nuclear power plant in Cumbria moved forward with government support. When complete, it will generate 3.4GW of power.
- Sellafield must improve its asbestos management after being issued a notice by the UK Office for Nuclear Regulation.
- Atkins is retraining engineers in nuclear technology due to growing demand and shortage of skilled workers in the field.
A strategy for ultra low emission vehicles in the UK - OLEVRoger Atkins
The document outlines the UK government's strategy for promoting ultra low emission vehicles (ULEVs) in order to transition to a transportation system with effectively zero emissions by 2050. It discusses the key drivers of transitioning to ULEVs, the progress and support provided by the government from 2013-2020, and its vision and commitments going forward to establish the UK as a global leader in ULEV technology and market.
The latest ‘World in 2030’ foresight from Future Agenda looks at how electric planes may be the answer to faster decarbonisation of aviation.
As the pressure to clean aviation builds, using electric planes for short and medium-haul flights gathers support. Although some technological challenges are significant, investment and regulation align to accelerate development.
A growth in the use of electric planes has the potential to significantly cut aviation emissions, reduce noise and also potentially provide cheaper travel. At a time when, globally, we are flying more, there is a tangible opportunity to accelerate new technology development to electrify aviation. While some governments and cities plan for more airports to accommodate and stimulate more flying, public pushback against higher emissions builds with little interest in temporary solutions such as more carbon offsetting. As a result, the case for truly clean aviation gains wider support and brings together deeper collaborations across research, manufacturers, airlines, cities and travellers.
Drawn from multiple expert discussions around the world, this foresight is one of 50 looking at the key issues for the next decade that are being shared throughout 2020.
https://www.futureagenda.org/foresights/electricaviation/
The document provides information on upcoming events organized by NWAA, including the 8th Annual Northern Aerospace Forum on building a sustainable aerospace future in the region. It also discusses NWAA's strategy and direction being aligned with collaborative approaches. The Robotics and Automation Forum on October 24th is highlighted to help the UK aerospace supply chain invest in these technologies. The Business University Challenge on October 24th is a new category for the New Talent Awards.
Getting to grips with the latest industrial maintenance news, developments and technologies, this edition of KNow+How focuses on one of the most challenging sectors of the UK industrial landscape: The chemical industry
Offshore wind sector is progressing to become the fastest growing cleantech technology globally in recent years. While Europe has been the leading within off-shore wind development, China is expected to lead the way in the future within this domain. By 2020, based on the announced targets, China alone is expected to account for almost 40% of the global offshore wind capacity target of about 70 GW by 2020, more than double that of the United Kingdom.
Chinese offshore sector aims to be the next growth centre of the industry. It has been estimated that China has a total potential of developing about 750 GW of offshore wind, of which 200 GW is in water depths between 5-25 metres. On the other hand, issues such as defining a process for consenting, approval and governance in general combined with an immature supply chain pose risks for potential returns.
With comprehensive dedication, China aims to meet its targets and offer paths to future growth for the domestic players. Also, it has been observed that the Chinese government is sensitised to the bottlenecks that exist in the off- shore wind industry and has proactively displayed a positive intent to correct procedural delays and moderate tariffs.
This report presents detailed overview of the Chinese offshore wind industry and high-level assessment of the maturity level of the different categories in the value chain. For global leaders, this report will contribute to current or upcoming strategic considerations in an emerging global offshore wind industry.
The document discusses the future demand for aircraft over the period of 2009-2028. It predicts that:
- The world's fleet will grow from 15,750 aircraft in 2009 to nearly 32,000 aircraft by 2028. Over this period, airlines will require 24,951 new passenger and freighter aircraft worth $3.1 trillion.
- Passenger traffic is expected to nearly triple over this period, while the number of frequencies offered on passenger routes will more than double. This will drive demand for 17,000 new single-aisle aircraft and 5,802 new twin-aisle aircraft.
- Average aircraft size is expected to increase by 26% over the period to help address congestion issues and
Catalyst Corporate Finance & Ricardo Composites report Spring 2013Emma Dowson
Demand for composite material is forecast to double by 2015. Improved fuel efficiency and demand for high-strength lightweight material is increasing the penetration of composites in multiple sectors. This is supporting record levels of M&A
This document provides a vision for wind energy in Europe by 2030 from the Advisory Council of the European Wind Energy Technology Platform (TPWind). It outlines that with increased collaboration and investment: 1) wind energy could supply 23% of Europe's electricity by 2030, up from 2.8% in 2005; 2) installed wind capacity would rise to 300GW by 2030, enabling production of 965TWh of wind power annually; and 3) this would establish wind as a major contributor to Europe's energy supply while reducing costs, emissions, and dependence on imports. The TPWind aims to coordinate efforts to achieve this vision through developing a research agenda and market deployment strategy.
This document discusses the present status and future challenges of wind energy education and industry collaboration in the EU-28. It finds that while wind power installation reached new highs in 2014, current wind energy education in European universities and training centers lags behind the rapid growth of the wind power industry. The document examines opportunities for and priorities in wind energy education, training, and innovation to help develop the skilled workforce needed to achieve ambitious wind energy targets and ensure the continued growth of the industry.
The document discusses several emerging technologies in the aerospace and defense industry, including opportunities and key players in the Southwest region. It analyzes unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs/UCAVs), environmental impact reduction technologies, nano composites, and software defined radios. For each area, it provides a market size assessment, discusses regional strengths and weaknesses, and lists relevant companies in the Southwest, such as BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, Airbus UK, Queensgate Instruments, and the University of Bristol.
KTN, the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) and ADS organised on Thursday 20th May an online event to showcase the latest EU funding opportunities for the aerospace sector.
Although the UK has left the EU, it is still an Associate Member of Horizon Europe, the EU’s research and innovation programme that will run from 2021 to 2027. This means that UK scientists, researchers and businesses can continue to access funding under the programme on equivalent terms as organisations in EU countries. It is therefore fundamental that the UK innovation community is fully aware of the opportunities that remain open to them.
By coming to this event we aim to:
• Attract UK companies to submit proposals for European funding calls
• Provide clarity to UK organisations on the need and value to participate in EU competitions
• Attract non-aerospace organisations to the competitions
• Create an opportunity for new collaborations and connections
Evaluation of sustainable development in aviation industry a case study of ke...Alexander Decker
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1. Innovation in aerospace
Summary of an event held on Wednesday 4 June 2014
at the Royal Academy of Engineering in association with the Royal Aeronautical Society
3. 2 Royal Academy of Engineering Innovation in aerospace 3
Over the past three years, Sir John Parker GBE FREng,
President of the Royal Academy of Engineering, has
chaired a series of events to highlight the opportunities
and challenges of innovation in engineering sectors that
have potential for growth and global reach.
On 4 June 2014, a half-day event on Innovation in aerospace
brought together leading engineers, businesspeople and
academics to discuss issues and trends in the global and UK
aerospace industry.
The event heard presentations from industrialists, academic
researchers, innovators, and aircraft builders and operators.
There was an emphasis on the application of technologies and
opportunities for UK-based companies to maintain a leading
role. This report is not a verbatim record of the conference;
rather, it seeks to highlight some of the issues raised and to
contribute to further discussion.
1. Introduction The UK aerospace sector is a global
leader, number one in Europe and
second globally only to the US. The
UK’s aerospace sector contributes
£24 billion a year to the economy
with high growth potential in the
near future. Aerospace leads in
the development and application
of innovation in both product and
process. With the overriding duty
of safety, aerospace as a sector
has a mature and well-defined
innovation methodology that
makes it a challenging and exciting
field to work in.
Aerospace is widely seen as the
instigator of technology change
in many fundamental engineering
disciplines, including electronics,
sensing and communications, the
use of new metals, composites and
plastics, and the development of new,
more efficient and sustainable power
and energy systems.
In addition, aerospace is pioneering
changes in business process, including
the servitisation trend, where
customers buy the availability of the
service provided by an engineered
product, rather than the product
itself. Airlines, for example, are
increasingly devolving responsibility
for aero-engines to manufacturers,
rather than owning the power
units themselves. Aerospace is
at the forefront of product data
management, which automates the
statutory requirement for traceability
of materials and components.
There is innovation too in
manufacturing processes. Aerospace
is an important testbed for broader
developments in automation,
assembly and inspection. Aircraft,
seen as highly complex examples
of systems and assemblies, present
manufacturing challenges that
have implications for many other
engineering sectors.
2. The global business
The UK’s aerospace sector contributes
£24
billion a year to the economy
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Innovation in components and materials
Since the very beginning of
manned flight, aerospace has
been a testbed for new materials,
especially composites, and
also for broader technology
innovations in the engineering
of power efficiency. Although
the engineering of subsystems
such as aero-engines and the air
frame might appear very diverse
in terms of technology, there has
been surprising crossover and
commonality in some aspects;
for instance, titanium alloys and
ceramics have found applications
in both.
The final session of the event brought
together two of the UK’s world-
leading aerospace groups. Meggitt is
a diversified materials, components
and sensors group, while Rolls-Royce
is one of the global giants of the aero-
engines business.
What the two share from their
different perspectives and their
different technologies is the broader
innovation challenge that faces
the whole aerospace sector: how
to make the projected growth in air
traffic to 2050 sustainable in terms of
environmental impact, fuel efficiency
and cost.
Multifunctional composites in
components
Composites that combine the
properties of one set of materials with
those of another have been widely
used in the aerospace industry since
the 1950s, said Mark Hancock, Chief
Engineer at Meggitt Polymers and
Composites. The benefit that the
industry has derived from them has
been the ability to ‘tune’ materials to
survive the range of harsh conditions
that aerospace structures meet in
service.
6. Innovation in
components and materials
“Weight is a key factor in today’s industry, and
composites have a role to play in taking weight out.”
Lower weight can be equated directly to savings in
both fuel usage and emissions
Composites are also an important
technology in terms of meeting other
requirements, Hancock said. “Weight
is a key factor in today’s industry,
and composites have a role to play in
taking weight out.” Lower weight can
be equated directly to savings in both
fuel usage and emissions.
Technologies such as carbon
nanotubes and high temperature
resins offered potential for weight-
saving within their own right. But
Meggitt is looking beyond the material
gains that can be made to a new
kind of ‘multi-function composite’
that blends material properties with
component functions in the same
structure. “It’s about composites that
bear load but are also carrying out
other functions,” he said.
Functions that might be considered
for incorporation in future composites
include cost, weight, power efficiency
or diagnostics. A current Meggitt
project is looking at an ice protection
system where an electrofoil with
a low-power heating element is
encapsulated inside the composite.
“We can look at other functions as
well by bringing metallic elements
such as aluminium into the composite
construction,” Hancock said.
Resistance to physical phenomena
such as lightning strikes, erosion,
bird strikes and thermal performance
might be built in, but there is scope
too to design composites specifically
for other factors, such as their
manufacturability.
This kind of thinking could go further
still. If a new layer within a composite
material is a sensor of some kind,
then there is potential to modify its
behaviour during a flight: to switch
functions on and off. Further layers
might add new functions such as
prognostics and diagnostics.
Hancock said that these ideas from
an integral part of both the Clean
Sky programme, which is funded
by the EU, and internally funded
programmes to support the ‘more
electric aircraft’. Their potential
effects on weight and reaching
sustainability challenges facing the
industry are large.
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8. Acknowledgements
Unmanned air vehicles
CAA CAP 722: Unmanned Aircraft System Operations in UK Airspace –
Guidance
European Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Roadmap
www.ec.europa.eu/enterprise/sectors/aerospace/uas/
ASTRAEA programme
www.astraea.aero
Autonomous Systems
Social, Legal and Ethical Issues
www.raeng.org.uk/news/publications/list/reports/Autonomous_
Systems_Report_09.pdf
7. Further information
and reading
We would like to thank the following speakers for their contribution to
Innovation in aerospace:
Chair
Sir John Parker GBE FREng
President, Royal Academy of Engineering
Speakers
Paul Everitt
Chief Executive, ADS Group
Sébastien Remy
Head of Airbus Group Innovations
David Stewart
Head of Flight Sciences, Hybrid Air Vehicles Ltd
David Hawken
Engineering Director Operations, NATS
Lambert Dopping-Hepenstal FREng
Programme Director, ASTRAEA
Mark Hancock
Chief Engineer, Meggitt Polymers and Composites
Alan Newby
Chief Engineer – Future Programmes & Technology, Rolls-Royce
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