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The application of artificial intelligence in aerospace engineering
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Abstract
In recent years, there has been considerable interest in applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the field of aerospace engineering. However, the existing literature on this topic is not sufficiently comprehensive. This paper is purposed to solve this problem by providing a thorough analysis and overview of the current state of AI in aerospace engineering. The paper is divided into four sections. Firstly, the use of AI in autonomous navigation and flight control is explored, focusing on advanced algorithms and sensor technologies that enable highly autonomous and efficient aircraft navigation. Secondly, the application of AI in image recognition and computer vision is discussed, highlighting its significance in remote sensing and aerospace component quality inspection. The third section examines the integration of AI in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), covering the control system and the utilization of machine learning techniques for improved UAV capabilities. Lastly, the paper explores the impact of AI on data analysis and prediction in the aerospace industry, encompassing weather forecasting, resource allocation, and decision-making processes. Finally, this paper gives a general overview of the nowadays application of AI in aerospace engineering.
Keywords
artificial intelligence, aerospace engineering, autonomous navigation, unmanned aerial vehicles
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Li,W. (2024). The application of artificial intelligence in aerospace engineering. Applied and Computational Engineering,35,17-25.
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