26-07-2012, 01:38 PM
BLACKBOX
BLACK BOX.PPT (Size: 417.5 KB / Downloads: 27)
FLIGHT DATA RECORDERS
Time
Pressure altitude
Airspeed
Vertical acceleration
Magnetic heading
Control-column position
Rudder-pedal position
Control-wheel position
Horizontal stabilizer
Fuel flow
SOLID-STATE TECHNOLOGY
Solid-state recorders are considered much more reliable than their magnetic-tape counterparts
Solid state uses stacked arrays of memory chips
boards are about 1.75 inches (4.45 cm) in diameter and 1 inch (2.54 cm) tall.
UNDERWATER LOCATOR BEACON
Black boxes are equipped with an underwater locator beacon (ULB).
Cylinder is actually a beacon.
Beacon sends out an ultrasonic pulse
submergence sensor