Big Data is tailored to tackle problems that generate a lot of data, particularly large volumes. The foundation of human civilisation relied heavily on knowledge and intelligence. Similarly, the progression of Big Data will only benefit our advancement further. Big Data can only do this with adequate samples though. This creates gaps in our knowledge that cannot be filled, as they require more data. Some efforts are being made to tackle these problems. Here are some of the problems that Big Data aims to solve, some are more extreme than others:
Science/Astronomy
There is a lot that we don't know about our universe, however with new data collection efforts being made outside of our planet, data is being generated just very slowly. With the progression of new technologies we can gather more information about stars, planets, and asteroids. Big Data can be applied well beyond planet earth to find potentially habitable planets and new elements, as well as give a deeper understanding about the things we cannot observe with our own eyes. It can also be used to chart our universe and understand patterns in foreign celestial objects. Big Data can also help in scientific areas like healthcare. Diseases still effect many people every day, horrible illnesses like cancer and Alzheimer's still have no cure. Developments in Big Data may render a cure for these afflictions, or possibly a remedy that lessens the negative effects.
Environment
Another area that have scientists baffled is our own oceans. They make up over 70% of our planet and most of them have not been explored fully due to the immense pressure in the deep ocean. Some creatures have yet to be discovered, and advancements in Big Data could help develop new ocean technology to withstand the pressure in the deep. Furthermore, it could also identify how these marine animals survive in a hostile environment, giving key insight into the areas we cannot observe physically. Big Data can also help with the ongoing climate crisis, predicting where and when natural disasters are likely to occur. By measuring typical weather patterns and other environmental factors, Big Data can alert people of these disasters before they even occur. It can also innovate new ways to fight the climate crisis and make our living on the planet more sustainable.
Urban Planning
Traffic is the number one thing people like to complain about, and rightfully so. Poor infrastructure, bad planning, and overcrowding has resulted in mass amounts of vehicles, and even people in the streets. Big Data can find optimal ways to construct and redesign cities by using urban planning. This can effectively distribute traffic and ensure the flow of traffic is stable. This can benefit our emergency services as well, as less traffic means quicker response times and less congestion. Big Data can find optimal ways of constructing cities that benefits everyone! How cool is that?
References:
https://ilearn.fife.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=9751#section-13
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