
There are no shortage of learning resources around for Mathematica (and the Wolfram Language that underpins it). While these programs are confusing at first, they are essential pieces of kit for anybody who uses mathematics on a regular basis. The system uses classical functions to interpolate the dynamic pressure changes around the airplane axes then, through several layers of Wolfram’s automatic machine learning framework, it assesses when LOC is imminent and instructs the user on the proper countermeasures they should take.Wolfram Language and Mathematica are included with the Raspbian Stretch with desktop and recommended software image. Using sensors to detect changes in the acceleration and air pressure, the system calculates the probability of each data point (an instance in time) to be in-family (normal flight) or out-of-family (non-normal flight/possible LOC event), and issues the pilot voice commands over a Bluetooth speaker.

FOALE AEROSPACE’s system, which it calls the Solar Pilot Guard (SPG), is a solar-charged probe that identifies and helps prevent loss-of-control (LOC) events during airplane flight. All their development work was done in-house, mainly using the Wolfram Language running on the desktop and a Raspberry Pi.

Mike is a man of many talents (pilot, astrophysicist, entrepreneur) and has spent an amazing 374 days in space! Together with Jenna (who is currently finishing her PhD in computational fluid dynamics), he was able to build a complex machine learning system at minimal cost.

The system is marketed as a DIY kit for aircraft hobbyists, but the ideas it’s based upon can be applied to larger aircraft (and even spacecraft!).įOALE AEROSPACE is the brainchild of astronaut Dr. For the past two years, FOALE AEROSPACE has been on an exhilarating journey to create an innovative machine learning–based system designed to help prevent airplane crashes, using what might be the most understated machine for the task-the Raspberry Pi.
