The disappearance of MH370 and the search operations — The role of technology and emerging research challenges

The passenger aircraft is a wonderful revolution in the history of human transportation. It has greatly contributed to enhanced international trade, tourism, employment options, education, political relations, and so on. While flying is an amazing experience, it always imparts a level of mental unrest in the passengers until they are safely landed. Flight disasters have been a matter of serious concern not only for the governments and the aviation industry but also for the scientific research community. Detailed accounts of the various airline disasters to date are well documented, and a brief history of flight disappearance is provided by Yu. This article focuses on the mysterious vanishing of MH370, which has sparked widespread debates and has opened doors for diverse scientific explorations.

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