How Long Until We Get Holographic Air Traffic Control Technologies?
Holographic technology and spectral imaging has sure come a long way and soon we will have iPhones with holographic video conferencing.
DARPA has been researching these technologies too for use in the military, which makes perfect sense for situational awareness in the battlespace, as well as pre-strike or pre-mission training aides.
It adds dimensions to the battle plans and will help ensure success.
Okay so, why not allow some of this technology to be used in air traffic control? Not long ago, I was discussing this at our Think Tank - the future of air traffic control that is, you know with all the new 3D technologies available without wearing those silly glasses.
One question I was asked was; "what about the complexity of the system" - that is to say what about the immense amount of data required to run holographic images? Yes, but it may not be that complex, consider if you will that soon iPhones will have holographic video conferencing, so if you can put it into a little iPhone I guess the complexity issue is debatable? Another concern then might be its scalability, which a think tanker noted.
Between the size, and processing issues, is it or is it not feasible? My acquaintance, Troy, wonders this and believes that even if artificial intelligence handles it all, there would still need to be a human in the loop, as a supervisory status at minimum.
Well, I told him; "you seem to really believe in the abilities of these human people don't you? Truth is the humans are the weak component, and often they make bad decisions, and then lie to cover up their mistakes.
I have a problem with that.
And supervisor, well, give a human a little authority and look what happens, it gets worse.
And let's not forget recently the human Air Traffic Controllers who were asleep and unable to clear aircraft on final approach to land! You see, my grandfather was the youngest FAA man at the time he was put in charge of an International Airport at Fresno CA, and spent his time running the control tower and airport.
Sometimes, I feel like I've just heard too many stories over the years of human error.
If AI could run the system, it might work better.
Still, holographic imaging might assist in situational awareness, thus, better decision making by humans, and since this technology is available now, why not; bring it on! Indeed, I hope you will please consider all this and think on it.
DARPA has been researching these technologies too for use in the military, which makes perfect sense for situational awareness in the battlespace, as well as pre-strike or pre-mission training aides.
It adds dimensions to the battle plans and will help ensure success.
Okay so, why not allow some of this technology to be used in air traffic control? Not long ago, I was discussing this at our Think Tank - the future of air traffic control that is, you know with all the new 3D technologies available without wearing those silly glasses.
One question I was asked was; "what about the complexity of the system" - that is to say what about the immense amount of data required to run holographic images? Yes, but it may not be that complex, consider if you will that soon iPhones will have holographic video conferencing, so if you can put it into a little iPhone I guess the complexity issue is debatable? Another concern then might be its scalability, which a think tanker noted.
Between the size, and processing issues, is it or is it not feasible? My acquaintance, Troy, wonders this and believes that even if artificial intelligence handles it all, there would still need to be a human in the loop, as a supervisory status at minimum.
Well, I told him; "you seem to really believe in the abilities of these human people don't you? Truth is the humans are the weak component, and often they make bad decisions, and then lie to cover up their mistakes.
I have a problem with that.
And supervisor, well, give a human a little authority and look what happens, it gets worse.
And let's not forget recently the human Air Traffic Controllers who were asleep and unable to clear aircraft on final approach to land! You see, my grandfather was the youngest FAA man at the time he was put in charge of an International Airport at Fresno CA, and spent his time running the control tower and airport.
Sometimes, I feel like I've just heard too many stories over the years of human error.
If AI could run the system, it might work better.
Still, holographic imaging might assist in situational awareness, thus, better decision making by humans, and since this technology is available now, why not; bring it on! Indeed, I hope you will please consider all this and think on it.
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