How might the sky look if every scheduled flight for one day were to depart from Los Angeles airport at the same time? It might resemble the scene in Wake Turbulence. Photographer Mike Kelley spent about eight hours at the South Complex taking pictures of the takeoffs from the terminals' two runways, capturing almost every single aircraft on its ascent.
The artist took the liberty of rearranging the elements in his image, providing a clearer view of each jet through spacing. The viewer can make out the airline logos along the fuselages and the vertical stabilizers, reminding him that LAX is one of the most global airports. Differences in plane sizes give the Wake Turbulence more depth and represent departures from fore and rear tarmacs. You can even spot some airbuses landing in the background.
What's Driving This Trend
- Air Traffic Visualization
- Opportunity for airlines and airports to leverage visualization technology to showcase air traffic patterns and promote routes.
- Aerial Photography Services
- Opportunity for photographers and drone companies to offer aerial photography services to airports and airlines for marketing and promotional purposes.
- Airport Operations Optimization
- Opportunity for airports to analyze and optimize runway usage to reduce delays and improve efficiency.
Who This Affects Most
- Aerospace
- Industry can benefit from increased air traffic showcasing the growing demand for air travel and airport infrastructure.
- Advertising and Marketing
- Industry can leverage airport aerial photography for creative marketing campaigns, especially for travel-related brands.
- Technology
- Industry can develop and implement machine learning and AI algorithms to optimize airport operations and air traffic control.
