Artificial intelligence algorithms in improving communication between the pilot and the air traffic controller

Authors: Knyazeva A.A.
Published in issue: #2(91)/2024
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Category: Informatics, Computer Engineering and Control | Chapter: Information Technology. Computer techologies. Theory of computers and systems
Keywords: сommunication, aviation, air traffic controller, radio communication, artificial intelligence, machine learning, natural language processing, speech recognition
Published: 02.05.2024

Relevance of the article is based on the integral role of effective communication between the pilots and the air traffic controllers in ensuring flight safety. The article analyzes main problems arising in communication and considers the artificial intelligence algorithms for their identification and optimization. Algorithms under consideration include natural language processing (NLP) and automatic speech recognition (ASR). The conclusion stresses that real-time artificial intelligence systems could play a decisive role in prompt identification and response to changes in communication. However, the problems of integrating the real-time artificial intelligence technologies in the live radio communication require additional research.

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