How AI and Space Technologies are Improving Daily Lives

The use of space technologies, along with artificial intelligence, isn’t new. However, many of us are unaware of advances that are revolutionizing numerous areas on earth, from transportation to urban planning, when the technologies are combined.

Here’s a closer look at some of the ways AI and space technologies are providing us with fresh insights on Earth.

Earth observation

Satellites have been used to monitor the planet for years. They can be used in areas of particular interest, such as deforestation monitoring, or tracking conservation efforts. However, the use of AI is helping us to utilize this technology even more. Satellites collect high volumes of data, most of it redundant. Analyzing and making sense of this is extremely difficult for humans – taking far longer than necessary.

Urban planning

Similarly, space technology can be used on Earth to help city planners design urban areas in the best way possible. For example, satellites can be deployed to collect images of a particular city. After that, AI can be used to help map out development plans. This includes optimized routing to aid with traffic congestion.

Renewable energy prediction

Establishing weather patterns has a number of benefits in our daily lives. Artificial intelligence can help us understand these. Just as satellites have helped us forecast the weather for years, we’re now using them to predict patterns of renewable energy. For example, we can monitor tides to ensure that we can generate the maximum power from tidal energy.

Shipping ports, pollution monitoring

With its ability to track the location of ships and ports, satellites along with AI can do a number of things. For example, if one port begins to look overcrowded, signals can be sent to tell the ship to wait before docking. This helps not only to reduce congestion, but air pollution in the area as well. Therefore, satellites are mitigating against any negative consequences caused by shipping.

Transportation

Artificial intelligence and space technology are set to revolutionize the face of transportation. Soon, it will be almost unrecognizable. Smart transportation will allow us to move around more quickly and efficiently, enabled almost entirely by space and AI. For example, GPS tracking of buses is being used that enables live notifications and timings.