Post # 5

Week Four Discussion

My post shows how computers are so vital to the day-to-day operations of the aerospace industry.

In the week four discussion, one of my peers lamented that the prediction of upgrades to WiFi would make speeds better and faster.  He also mentioned the importance of teaching younger generations many programs that are so important to commerce writ large.

Another peer stated that perhaps society has become too dependent upon technology. She believes that my statements are correct about technological advancements moving forward to a better society are correct. She also stated that this was a good post.

Professor Flores stated that innovations such as those I wrote about were not possible as early as ten or fifteen years ago.

My Week Four Discussion post:

The aerospace industry comprises a multitude of specialties ranging from Aerospace Engineers, Avionics Specialists, and Supply Procurement Specialists. This broad range of jobs necessitates heavy data transfers and a means to store and retrieve data, in addition to ways to communicate over Local Area Networks (LANs) and the internet. 

Computer literacy is imperative when cataloging parts, researching electronic component specifications and designing new, improved enclosures with space and weight in mind. There are jobs within the Aerospace industry that are primarily computer-centric such as Computer Operated Design (CAD) Technicians and Graphic Design Artists. These jobs, compartmentalized mainly due to their nature and scope of purpose -- require considerable training and skill. 

As you might have already surmised, computers, deeply entrenched in the culture and everyday working environment, have become so crucial to the day-to-day operation of this industry that to remove them would be akin to eliminating the industry or reducing innovation in considerable measure. 

Considering the exponential growth the world has experienced in computer use, it stands to reason that n the next ten years; we will see more expansion and innovation. One of those innovations will undoubtedly be in the realm of processing speed. There are currently experiments to bring Quantum computing theories into fruition. Quantum computing, believed to enhance encryption dramatically, will be of great importance to businesses with concerns about privacy and security. 

Hardware will become more reliable and smarter due to the necessity of keeping up with new software innovations. Hand gestures will become commonplace instead of using a mouse, while frequency hopping to evade unwanted internet access will help defray compromised networks. Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) uses the 2.4 Gigahertz and five Gigahertz frequencies ranges for internet access; however, I believe there will be more frequencies approved for WiFi, requiring upgraded Network Interface cards to accommodate reception and transmission of WiFi signals.

Faster computers, better and smarter hardware with improved software will undoubtedly become normal. The only unknown is to what degree these improvements will take.