gsm005 / flightops

Flightops for Airbus Hackathon

Hosted- http://13.48.129.108/

Server API

is_safe (all data) http://16.16.122.130/flight-safe?flight=AB123 flight_details http://16.16.122.130/flight-details?flight=AB123

Tech Stack Explanation

Frontend: ReactJS

Concept: ReactJS is a popular JavaScript library for building user interfaces, particularly single-page applications where data changes frequently over time.

Principles:

1. Component-Based Architecture: Allows building encapsulated components that manage their own state and can be composed to create complex UIs.
2. Declarative: Makes it easy to design interactive UIs by declaring what the UI should look like at any given state.
3. Efficiency: Utilizes a virtual DOM to optimize rendering and improve performance.

Usage:

• Dashboard Interface: Displays real-time flight status, weather conditions, and risk alerts.
• Interactive Maps: Shows current flight paths and suggested optimal routes.
• Alerts and Notifications: Provides pilots and authorities with timely updates and warnings.

Backend: Python Flask

Concept: Flask is a lightweight WSGI web application framework in Python. It's designed to make getting started quick and easy, with the ability to scale up to complex applications.

Principles:

1. Minimalism: Flask provides the essentials to get an application up and running without unnecessary overhead.
2. Extensibility: Through its modular design, developers can add various extensions to suit their needs.
3. Simplicity: Encourages clean and readable code, making it easy to develop and maintain.

Usage:

• API Endpoints: Handles requests from the frontend and interacts with external APIs (FlightStats, OpenMeteo, Flight Plan DB) to gather and process data.
• Data Processing: Integrates with machine learning models to assess risks and optimize flight routes.
• Database Interactions: Manages data storage and retrieval from the SQLite database.

Database: SQLite

Concept: SQLite is a C-language library that provides a relational database management system. It is known for being self-contained, serverless, and zero-configuration.

Principles:

1. Serverless: No server setup or configuration required; the database is integrated directly into the application.
2. Lightweight: Small footprint makes it ideal for applications that need an embedded database.
3. Transactional: Supports ACID properties, ensuring data integrity and reliability.

Usage:

• Data Storage: Stores flight data, weather conditions, risk assessments, and optimization results.
• Data Retrieval: Provides quick access to stored data for real-time analysis and visualization.
• Scalability: Suitable for lightweight, embedded applications without the overhead of a full-fledged database server.

Cloud: AWS EC2

Concept: Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) provides scalable computing capacity in the AWS cloud, allowing developers to run applications on virtual servers.

Principles:

1. Scalability: Automatically scales up or down based on the demand, ensuring optimal performance.
2. Flexibility: Wide range of instance types and configurations to suit different application needs.
3. Reliability: High availability and robust infrastructure provided by AWS.

Usage:

• Hosting Backend Services: Runs the Flask backend application and manages API requests.
• Data Processing: Executes machine learning models and data analysis tasks.
• Real-time Updates: Ensures the system can handle real-time data processing and deliver timely updates.

APIs: FlightStats, OpenMeteo, Flight Plan DB

FlightStats API:

• Purpose: Provides real-time flight data, including flight status, departure and arrival times, and delays.
• Usage: Gathers up-to-date flight information to monitor and assess flight conditions.

OpenMeteo API:

• Purpose: Offers weather data and forecasts, including temperature, precipitation, wind speed, and other meteorological factors.
• Usage: Integrates weather data to assess flight risks and optimize routes based on current and forecasted conditions.

Flight Plan DB API:

• Purpose: Provides data on flight plans and routes, helping to generate and optimize navigation paths.
• Usage: Utilizes flight plan data to create optimal routes considering safety and efficiency.

OpenMeteo API

https://open-meteo.com/en/docs

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