Using the Internet of Things (IoT)

You have probably heard that term. It is catching on fast and is setting the path that is followed by technological advancements today. There are Internet of Things (IoT) applications for almost every imaginable function on the ground. So, what exactly are these applications?

The Internet of Things (IoT) is the inter-networking of physical devices, vehicles (also referred to as “connected devices” and “smart devices”), buildings, and other items — embedded with electronics, software, sensors, actuators, and network connectivity that enable these objects to collect and exchange data.” (Sourced from Wikipedia.com)

IoT applications help you control all electronic devices in any place right from your current location. You can control your computers, automated doors, security systems, and much more with a customized IoT application.

However, these applications control systems that are visible front of you. What about those in the air? In fact, Customized IoT applications can be used to address major planning, maintenance and fuel saving problems that commercial airlines are currently facing. They can even serve the purpose of Identifying design flaws and capture usage data to rapidly fix issues of poor quality.

Some of the Ways in which IoT Can Help Air-Craft Maintenance:

• Maintenance Due Dates

An aircraft’s management can improve its standards of safety by forecasting scheduled maintenance as well as by generating a detailed list showing all the components that are due for maintenance. The right steps will be taken at the right time and you will be prepared for it.

• Improved Productivity:

Your aircraft’s performances and fuel efficiency will obviously improve with timely maintenance. The snags in particular components can be identified and also fixed immediately so that they do not cause any unforeseen problems.

• Increased Lifespan:

Predictive maintenance extends the lifespan of airplanes by fixing problems before they further erode the main system. In turn, this would mean an increased number of your fleet would still be flying instead of lying unattended in the hangar. You earn more revenue and also keep your customers satisfied. How? Flights won’t be delayed anymore due to repairs!

Compliance with Regulations

Flight paths used in commercial aviation are overseen by government entities such as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the United States and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in the European Union. These agencies take several factors into account while determining the safest paths. Some of these factors are climate, avoiding war-zones and the abilities of the aircraft.

Air traffic control agencies take these tasks seriously and generate outstanding reports. But aren’t they still on ground? How can they receive instantaneous data from planes that are in flight? It is possible with the use of airplane sensors run on Internet of Things (IoT). For example, these sensors could provide information about changes in pressure and temperature, or levels and intensity of turbulence.

In summary, IoT quantifies and catalogs a larger span of data sets and at a more efficient speed than humans could ever do manually. Information such as turbulence or bad weather can be immediately reported from sensors on the affected plane to flight-path management agencies.

Yasir Sulaiman

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