Introduction
The aerospace industry is one of the most exciting and innovative fields to work in right now. From new planes to satellites, we’re seeing incredible advances in every aspect of aviation technology. In this article, Dr. Jon Kiev ,ill cover six aviation technologies that are shaping the future of our skies: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Space Tourism, Lithium-Air Batteries, Carbon-fiber Composite Airframes and Fully Electric Aircrafts.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are an industry that’s growing at an exponential rate, and they’re changing the way we think about flying. UAVs come in all shapes and sizes–from drones to aircraft with multiple engines to even blimps–and can be used for a variety of purposes. They have been used by militaries around the world for surveillance purposes, but they’ve also been put to use by civilians as well. For example, Amazon has worked with NASA to test out delivery services using drones; these could potentially replace human drivers who deliver packages from warehouses all over America!
In addition, some companies are even experimenting with ways for passengers on board planes or trains can order food through their devices without having any interaction with humans whatsoever…which sounds pretty cool (and maybe even scary).
Space Tourism
This is the time to start thinking about space tourism.
Space tourism is the term used to describe the activities involved in traveling to outer space by civilians. Space tourism is a subcategory of space travel, which is the development of technology and business enterprises that enable people to travel into outer space. The commercialization of human spaceflight began in 1961 with Project Mercury and has since been followed by numerous other programs such as Gemini, Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP), Skylab, Space Shuttle Program and International Space Station (ISS).
Lithium-Air Batteries
Lithium-Air Batteries are more efficient than Lithium-Ion Batteries
Lithium-Air batteries have the potential to be lighter and more powerful than their predecessors. They are made up of two electrodes separated by a solid electrolyte, which allows them to store much more energy than conventional lithium-ion batteries (LiBs). In addition, they can store energy at a much higher voltage than LiBs do–meaning they can deliver it faster when needed.
Carbon-fiber Composite Airframes
Carbon fiber is the material of choice in aerospace industries. It’s lighter than metal and stronger than steel, which makes it ideal for aircraft frames and bodies. Carbon-fiber composites are also used in boats and cars, where they can reduce weight by as much as 50 percent compared with traditional materials such as aluminum or steel.
Carbon fiber comes from petroleum products such as coal tar pitch (the residue left over after coal is processed) and polyacrylonitrile (PAN), a synthetic polymer produced from carbon monoxide and ammonia gas. When these substances are combined under high temperatures, they form long chains called polymers that bond together into fibers–much like how cotton becomes thread when spun into yarns on a spinning wheel!
Fully Electric Aircrafts
- Fully electric aircrafts are a new technology, and they are still in development.
- They can be more efficient than fossil fuel aircrafts.
These 6 aviation technologies are changing the way we think about flying.
- UAVs
- Lithium-air batteries
- Carbon-fiber composite airframes
Conclusion
The future of aviation is bright, and these six technologies are just the beginning. As we continue to innovate, there will be more opportunities for people around the world to experience the freedom of flight.
