The development of the Arctic region needs modern digital technologies. For many areas, working with Big Data, the Internet of Things (IoT), and unmanned systems is relevant. This opinion was expressed by Mikhail Vasyokha, Head of the Department of Marine and Oil and Gas Affairs at the Murmansk Arctic University (MAU), at the site of the Ministry of Industry and Trade's "Made by Us" pavilion at VDNKh.
Drones in the Russian North
Unmanned vehicles are actively used at fields in the Arctic. In particular, KamAZ vehicles have started operating at the Vostochno-Messoyakhskoye field in the YaNAO. Unmanned transport carries out cargo transportation thanks to the navigation satellite system. KamAZ vehicles are equipped with sensors that scan the environment, recognizing obstacles within a radius of 200 m.
Research with Big Data analysis
According to Mikhail Vasyokha, geophysics works closely with big data. For example, scientists analyze information obtained through a geological exploration expedition on the shelf of the Arctic seas of Russia. However, with the increase in the volume of data, it becomes increasingly difficult to process.
Every year we receive a huge amount of information from marine vessels and more. However, we only extract about 10% of useful data, and 90% are considered fragmented and not yet suitable for work
The Head of the Department emphasized that geophysics lacks specialists in Big Data. In addition, industrial Internet of Things engineers are in demand. In the Arctic region, thanks to IoT, it is possible to automate production, monitor the operation of pipelines and prevent emergency situations. In addition, the Internet of Things is important in the field of logistics - for tracking the location of transport and optimizing routes.
Earlier, MAU listed the professions of the future that will be in demand in the Arctic. These included a UAV operator, an automated systems engineer, and specialists in the field of robotics.