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  • Onboard processing can support early fault detection and maintenance.

  • Edge analytics can enable rapid situational awareness and decision-making.

  • Local pre-processing can support cost-efficient, low-bandwidth data transmission.

  • Edge solutions can enable fuel optimisation and enhanced asset utilisation.

Enhancing Flight Efficiency with Real-Time, Intelligent Edge Computing Industry Challenges

Aerospace systems generate vast amounts of sensor, image, and performance data, but traditional cloud-based processing introduces limitations:

  • Delays in Fault Detection – Aircraft systems often rely on post-flight diagnostics, increasing downtime and maintenance costs.
  • High Bandwidth Requirements for Data Transmission – Continuous cloud reliance adds latency and operational expenses, limiting real-time decision-making.
  • Limited Onboard Processing for Situational Awareness – Aircraft and aerospace systems struggle with real-time image and sensor data analysis.
  • Fuel Inefficiencies & Asset Utilisation Challenges – Inefficient aircraft management leads to higher operational costs and unnecessary fuel consumption.

How SmallSpark Solves These Challenges

SmallSpark’s CORTEX platform and AXON edge computing units enable real-time, onboard data processing, reducing dependency on cloud infrastructure while improving efficiency:

  • Onboard Fault Detection & Predictive Maintenance – Continuously monitors aircraft systems, detecting issues before they escalate, improving safety and reducing downtime.
  • Real-Time Image & Sensor Processing – Onboard analysis of camera and radar data enhances situational awareness without relying on high-bandwidth connections.
  • Pre-Processed Data for Efficient Transmission – Intelligent, edge-based pre-processing optimises data before transmission, reducing bandwidth costs and improving operational efficiency.
  • Aircraft Asset Management – Enables data-driven maintenance scheduling, fleet optimisation, and operational forecasting, helping aircraft management companies maximise asset longevity and utilisation.
  • Fuel Efficiency Optimisation – Real-time flight data fusion analyses fuel consumption trends and environmental factors, identifying ways to reduce fuel use and optimise flight paths.
  • Real-Time Data Encryption – Ensures secure processing of flight and mission-critical data, protecting against cyber threats.

  • Real-World Applications

    • Predictive Maintenance for Aircraft Systems – Detect early signs of mechanical wear, system inefficiencies, and potential failures, reducing unscheduled maintenance.
    • Onboard Image Processing – Enhances navigation, object detection, and environmental awareness without relying on cloud connectivity.
    • Flight Data Fusion for Performance Optimisation – Integrates sensor, flight, and environmental data to improve aircraft efficiency and safety.
    • Aircraft Asset Lifecycle Management – Provides data-driven insights for maintenance scheduling, reducing downtime and improving overall fleet efficiency.

  • Key Benefits

    ✔ Reduced maintenance costs through real-time, onboard fault detection.
    ✔ Over 90% lower latency, improving situational awareness and response times.
    ✔ Up to 75% savings on operational costs by minimising cloud processing.
    ✔ Improved flight efficiency through fuel optimisation and better route planning.
    ✔ Optimised aircraft asset utilisation, extending fleet lifespan and reducing unnecessary downtime.
    ✔ Secure, encrypted data processing, ensuring compliance with aerospace cybersecurity standards.

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Unlock the potential of real-time, intelligent edge computing in aerospace. Request a demo today to see how SmallSpark enhances flight efficiency, safety, and data-driven decision-making.