Η DARPA plans the development of a particularly advancedof software, which will take on the role of autopilot in aircraft and will "help" the pilot even in emergency situations.
The program is called Aircrew Labor In-Cockpit Automation System (ALIAS) and, as announced, will integrate all fifty-year technological developments in the field of system automation and remote aircraft handling.
According to Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) details of the program will be released next May. However, as it has been known, ALIAS will undertake to reduce the workload for pilots within the cockpit, increase crew performance and improve aircraft safety.
Στόχος του προγράμματος είναι να σχεδιαστεί και να αναπτυχθεί ένας μόνιμα ενεργοποιημένος ψηφιακός βοηθός, ο οποίος θα μπορεί άμεσα να προχωράει σε εκτίμηση καταστάσεων και να προβαίνει στις κατάλληλες ενέργειες. Βασικό στοιχείο είναι η creation of an easy-to-use user interface, which will be able to be integrated into combat aircraft of various categories.
Program Officer Daniel Patt noted that the capabilities of the Advanced Auto Pilot resulting from the ALIAS program could help to transform the role of pilots from "manager" to "supervisor" of the flight.
As an automated system, ALIAS will be able to perform the planned flight, from takeoff to landing, having the ability to handle even extraordinary events such as aircraft system loss.
To succeed in Mission του το ALIAS θα βρίσκεται σε κατάσταση μόνιμης monitoringof all flight parameters and onboard systems, with the ability to react quickly to ensure flight safety. At the same time, it will be equipped with an easy-to-use interface that will include voice commands and touch screens.
