Can mathematics help to find a missing airplane?

Authors

  • Diego Gerardo Roldán Jiménez Universidad Tecnológica de Eindhoven

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18667/cienciaypoderaereo.130

Keywords:

Bayes’ Theorem, Doppler Effect, Missing Aircraft

Abstract

In this article it is briefly described how basic tools of mathematics and physics served to support investigations in the search for missing airplanes. Particularly, the physical principle use by Inmarsat the British company, as a contribution in the search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 disappeared on March 08 of 2014, is identified. Also, Bayes’ Theorem is mentioned as tool used by Metron consulting company, to find the black box of Air France flight 447 crashing on June 1st of 2009, and how these events have led to consider new safety policies.

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Author Biography

  • Diego Gerardo Roldán Jiménez, Universidad Tecnológica de Eindhoven

    Mathematician, PdEng (c) Mathematics for industry, Eindhoven University of Technology. Eindhoven, The Netherlands.

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Vol. 9 No. 1 (2014): Enero - Diciembre

Section

Operational Safety and Aviation Logistics

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Can mathematics help to find a missing airplane?. (2014). Ciencia Y Poder Aéreo, 9(1), 27-31. https://doi.org/10.18667/cienciaypoderaereo.130