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Review of augmented reality in aerospace industry
Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, 2019
PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to assess and determine the potential of augmented reality (AR) in aerospace applications through a survey of published sources.Design/methodology/approachThis paper reviews a database of AR applications developed for the aerospace sector in academic research or industrial training and operations. The review process begins with the classification of these applications, followed by a brief discussion on the implications of AR technology in each category.FindingsAR is abundantly applied in engineering, navigation, training and simulation. There is potential for application in in-flight entertainment and communication, crew support and airport operations monitoring.Originality/valueThis paper is a general review introducing existing and potential AR applications in various fields of the aerospace industry. Unlike previous publications, this article summarizes existing and emerging applications to familiarize readers with AR use in all of aerospace. T...
The state of Augmented Reality in aerospace navigation and engineering
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The concept of Augmented Reality (AR) has existed in the field of aerospace for several decades in the form of Head-Up Display (HUD) or Head-Worn Display (HWD). These displays enhance Human-Machine Interfaces and Interactions (HMI2) and allow pilots to visualize the minimum required flight information while seeing the physical environment through a semi-transparent visor. Numerous research studies are still being conducted to improve pilot safety during challenging situations, especially during low visibility conditions and landing scenarios. Besides flight navigation, aerospace engineers are exploring many modern cloud-based AR systems to be used as remote and/or AI-powered assist tools for field operators, such as maintenance technicians, manufacturing operators, and Air Traffic Control Officers (ATCO). Thanks to the rapid advancement in computer vision and deep neural network architectures, modern AR technologies can also scan or reconstruct the 3D environment with high precision...
Augmented Reality for Aircraft Maintenance Training and Operations Support
IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications, 2011
Recent statistics on causes of aviation accidents and incidents demonstrate that to increase air-transportation safety, we must reduce human errors' impact on operations. So, the industry should first address human factors related to people in stressful roles to significantly minimize such errors. In particular, aviation maintenance employees work under high-pressure conditions- that is, they're under strict time constraints and must adhere to stringent guidelines. Because of such constraints, they might be prone to making errors. Unfortunately, many of these errors might not become apparent until an accident occurs. Although maintenance errors are a recognized threat to aviation safety, there are few simulation and computer-based tools for managing human factor issues in this field. The main advantages in using computer-based systems to train or support technicians are that computers don't forget and that they can help humans clearly understand facts. Such features can help reduce errors due to procedure violations, misinterpretation of facts, or insufficient training. Toward that end, augmented reality (AR) is a promising technology to build advanced interfaces using interactive and wearable visualization systems to implement new methods to display documentation as digital data and graphical databases. Nevertheless, many factors-such as cumbersome hardware, the need to put markers on the aircraft, and the need to quickly create digital content-seem to hinder its effective implementation in industry.
Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 2011
The purpose of this article is to present the comparison between three different methodologies for the transfer of knowledge of complex operations in aeronautical processes that are related to maintenance and training. The first of them is the use of the Traditional Teaching Techniques that uses manuals and printed instructions to perform an assembly task; the second one, is the use of audiovisual tools to give more information to operators; and finally, the use of an Augmented Reality (AR) application to achieve the same goal with the enhancing of real environment with virtual content. We developed an AR application that operates in a regular laptop with stable results and provides useful information to the user during the 4 hours of training; also basic statistical analysis was done to compare the results of our AR application.
Augmented Reality Tower Technology Flight Test
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Presently, as a result of the rapid development of technology and increased competition and costs, the use of unmanned systems is increasing. Military and civilian use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) constitutes the most common application of unmanned systems. Whether assisting military forces in an operational environment, or for tracking criminals in public, UAVs are employed for their unique detection and diagnostic capabilities. However, given the difficulty to of distinguishing between innocents and criminals or friends and foes, advanced diagnostic systems are needed. In this study, we will provide a different perspective to of UAVs by integrating and synchronizing the applications of Augmented Reality and modern diagnostic systems (terahertz technology and face detection programs).
Editorial for Volume 7 Number 3 Recent ADvances in Augmented Reality (RADAR
International Journal of Combinatorial Optimization Problem s and Informatics, 2016
With the arrival of the information age, which exploits mainly the use of digital computers, huge quantities of information about the real world can be generated, processed and manipulated. Consequently, human beings are experimenting an increase of the knowledge about the environment surrounding them. However, every day, there exists a necessity to obtain more knowledge, which typically leads to the creation of new technologies from the scientific community. An important part of the acceleration of economic growth and structural change in developed countries is mainly due to the increase in using the so called Information and communication Technologies (ICT). ICTs are a set of services, networking, software and devices aiming to enhance the knowledge and the people quality of life inside a particular environment. ICTs include all kinds of visual, aural, printed and written technological tools providing rapid flow of information and knowledge [1-2]. Virtual Reality (VR) has become an increasingly important representation of an ICT, and it is defined as a computer created an environment in which the users can experience and explore interactively [3]. However, the possibility of user interaction with a complete virtual world can derive in several drawbacks such as the hardware high costs, hardware accessibility, large effort required for creating the virtual content, the necessity of high programming and modelling abilities, and non-real interaction, among others.